News on Potato Cultivation

INTERPOM 2026 will bring 332 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1, focusing on potato industry resilience, market challenges, innovation, water management and the future of potato processing.

MTS Giesenberg has installed two Flikweert Vision DIVIDER Select optical sorters at its Arizona potato operation, using industrial cameras and AI to remove stones, clods, foreign objects and extreme defects.

Royal HZPC Group researches the nutrient needs of potato varieties to develop tailored fertilization recommendations. This aims to improve yield and quality while reducing fertilizer use and environmental impact through data-driven insights.

PepsiCo is combining AI, regenerative agriculture and ag-tech partnerships to help farmers improve soil health, use resources efficiently and strengthen farm resilience, including at a fourth-generation potato farm in Alberta, Canada.

The Netherlands will host a dedicated lounge at Global Potato Summit 2026 in Gujarat, India, on December 16–17, connecting Dutch companies with Indian partners to promote cooperation in seed potatoes, processing, storage, and innovation.

Kazakhstan and Belgium have signed a memorandum to develop potato processing, modernise cultivation and attract investment. With the 2026 harvest forecast at 2.8 million tonnes, Kazakhstan aims to expand exports of higher-value potato products.

Europatat welcomes GPK Agrohellas as its first-ever member from Greece. Specialising in certified seed potatoes since 1999, the company supplies Greek growers with varieties for table potatoes, fries and crisps.

Agrico's Michel de Bruin says strong potato sectors need more than quality seed, highlighting the importance of farmer knowledge, functioning markets, enabling regulations and flexible approaches tailored to local conditions.

The 1st International Potato Symposium in Madrid brought together 250 professionals to discuss key challenges and opportunities in production, trade, plant health, innovation and sustainability, promoting stronger European cooperation.

India and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation in the seed sector through the India–Netherlands Seed Partnership. A recent mission included ministerial talks and a seed-sector business roundtable focused on future collaboration.

ICAR-CPRI's Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 together cover nearly 75% of India's potato cultivation area. The varieties have boosted productivity, farmer incomes and the potato processing sector.

The Dutch Potato Organisation celebrated Potato Tuesday on October 6 at Utrecht Central Station during the Week of Our Food. Visitors can enjoy free recipe booklets and discover the people behind the Dutch potato industry.

Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.

India and Tajikistan are exploring cooperation in potato research, quality seed production and aeroponics technology, with proposed CPRI Shimla visits and training to boost agricultural knowledge and technology exchange.

Pomuni and Deprez mark a partnership spanning generations. From long-standing cooperation to modern automation, their collaboration supports more efficient logistics, increased productivity and continued innovation at Pomuni’s Ranst facility.

World Potato Congress launches the 'Growing the Future' Youth Engagement & 4K Club Program in Kenya, bringing 40 students from 10 schools together to learn potato production, compete in five categories and build a lasting agricultural legacy.

Industry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).

PotatoEurope 2026 and SugarBeet Expo opened in Germany, showcasing innovations for climate-resilient root-crop production. DLG President Paetow highlighted drought, pests, global markets and the need for competitive, sustainable farming systems.