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Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below BDT 20 (USD 0.18) per kilogramme from BDT 25 (USD 0.23) a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut.

Royal HZPC Group plans to acquire Ireland-based IPM Potato Group, a leading seed potato breeder and exporter, boosting HZPC’s UK and global presence.

Ross Enterprises becomes the exclusive channel partner of Omnivent International & Bijlsma Hercules in India, offering advanced potato and vegetable storage solutions, turnkey cold storage, and sustainable designs to boost agricultural efficiency.

粮农组织食品价格指数（FFPI）2025年9月平均为128.8点，较8月修订后的水平（129.7点）小幅下滑。谷物、乳制品、食糖和植物油价格指数的下降抵消了肉类价格指数的上涨。总体而言，食品价格指数比2024年9月高出4.2点（3.4%），但仍比2022年3月的峰值低31.4点（19.6%）。

Scott Technology debuts AccuTable in North America at PACK EXPO 2025, a compact, smart palletizing solution helping CPG makers overcome labor gaps, space limits, and complex product lines, boosting efficiency up to 10% even in cold environments.

Potato is one of the most important and widely grown vegetable crops in Eritrea for its nutritional benefit and a source of income for farmers.

Las condiciones climatológicas son optimas, pero la disponibilidad de semilla y los precios de venta en el mercado impactan sobre las perspectivas a futuro.

La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.

Con la participación de las gobernaciones de Nariño, Cauca, Cundinamarca y Boyacá, el Gobierno Nacional concluyó la segunda Mesa Nacional de Papa.

Hasta un 25% de aumentos en algunos de los principales mercados del país. La lluvia dificulto la cosecha y favoreció los precios.

Sormac will showcase its cutting-edge fresh-cut processing tech at Pack Expo (Las Vegas, Sept 29–Oct 1, 2025) and Fruit Attraction (Madrid, Sept 30–Oct 2, 2025), featuring the BSM Belt Slicer, FS-3600 MultiSystem, and more live demos.

The UK distributor of Algifol is to exhibit at British Potato for a second time and is running a special competition to mark 20 years of representing the seaweed-based biostimulant in the UK.

Since its introduction in 2009, aeroponic technology at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board’s Musanze station has become one of the country's most successful seed potato multiplication methods, transforming production efficiency

At the first HyFarm Paathshala Convocation on Sept 20, 2025, Gujarat farmer Shilpa Patel, the only woman graduate, was named 'Spudwoman of India.' Managing 45 acres alone, she shows women’s growing role in potato farming.

Potatoes are currently abundant on the South African market, resulting in deflationary prices compared to the same period last year, says David Nel of GROW Fresh market agency.

Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 Sep–2 Oct, IFEMA Madrid) hosts 2,460 exhibitors (+8.4%), 78,000 m² (+10%) and 120,000 professionals. Key highlights: Innova&Tech growth, Organic Hub Tour, Mexico & Malaysia as guest importers, tomato as featured product.

On display at Pack Expo Booth N-7410 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 29 – October 1, view Urschel cutting machinery and KRONEN systems in one location.

Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.