News on The Potato Supply Chain

early potato
August 02, 2023
Uzbekistan exported a record amount of potatoes to Kazakhstan
The export of early potatoes is not such a significant position in Uzbekistan’s fresh fruits and vegetables segment. However, the volume of deliveries of Uzbek potatoes to Kazakhstan in May-July this year reached a record high for at least the last two decades.
GRIMME publishes new marketplace
August 02, 2023
GRIMME launches new marketplace for its agricultural machinery
The family-owned company GRIMME from Damme (Germany) presents a completely redesigned digital marketplace for used, new and rental machines.
Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill is experimenting with using a sandblaster to help manage weeds.
August 02, 2023
Researchers looking into using sandblasters to kill weeds in potato fields
Scientists are running experiments at a Harrington, P.E.I., field to see if they can better manage weeds by using a sandblaster filled with crushed walnuts, corncobs and baking soda.
Growers are planning to set up a co-op to represent the Scottish seed potato industry
August 01, 2023
Idaho evaluating alternate method of dormancy testing for Seed Potatoes
University of Idaho doctoral student Lisa Tran’s dissertation has the potential to transform how Idaho’s seed potato certification authority does business.
PepsiCo and Walmart Aim to Support Regenerative Agriculture Across More than 2 Million Acres of Farmland
July 27, 2023
PepsiCo and Walmart to Support Regenerative Agriculture
PepsiCo and Walmart today announced a 7-year collaboration to pursue USD 120 million worth of investments focused on supporting U.S. and Canadian farmers in their pursuit to improve soil health and water quality.
Close-up of greenbug aphid, Schizaphis graminum, showing the piercing-sucking mouthparts it uses to feed and inject virus into plants.
July 25, 2023
Novel Approach to Combatting Aphid-Transmitted Crop Viruses: Harnessing 'Spike Proteins' as Weapons
The infamous spike protein doesn’t just help spread viruses – it can also be weaponized to stop them.
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UPGC Crop Update Report
July 24, 2023
2023 Potato Crop Canada, update per July 18 – Including Planted Acreage
Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canadaas a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada.
UM will host a new research chair in potato sustainability, which will advance the global potato industry in part through hands-on fieldwork.
July 23, 2023
Research Chair Potato Sustainability coming to University of Manitoba (UM) thanks to 19 industry partners
The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world, a staple in meals for more than a billion people worldwide, and University of Manitoba (UM) is leading the way globally in the future of potato production and processing.
Patatas Alava
July 23, 2023
PepsiCo and Fertiberia launch programme to produce fertilizer from green hydrogen
PepsiCo and Fertiberia have partnered up to launch a pilot programme to reduce emissions in potato cultivation. Fertiberia's Impact Zero fertilizers are produced from green hydrogen (replacing natural gas), and precision agriculture.
Potatoes in red bags
July 23, 2023
Farmers of Tajikistan expect to harvest 1.1 million tons of potatoes in 2023
According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Potato harvest in Peru
July 18, 2023
Producción de papa en peligro por Fenómeno de El Niño: advierten escasez y alza de precios en mercados
Las proyecciones climáticas generan alerta en los productores. La sequía en el sur, el exceso de lluvias en el norte y la aparición de plagas amenazan la siembra y provocarán disminución de hasta el 30% en la producción agrícola.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
July 18, 2023
Paving the way for a robust and vibrant seed potato sector in Tanzania
Tanzania and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate on developing a joint roadmap for the thriving seed potato ecosystem.
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July 17, 2023
Potato export from Egypt to the European Union is up in 2023
This year Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high.
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July 16, 2023
United Kingdom Potato volumes expected to be low despite good growing conditions
The UK potato sector has been going through a better spell this year, but it did take a long time for the potato shortage to feed back to growers as there was still crop from the previous year on the market and the prices didn’t increase until around mid-May.
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India to Continue license-free Potato Import from Bhutan for Another Year
The extension of the existing import policy for potato between India and Bhutan brings clarity and eliminates the need for additional documentation.
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July 14, 2023
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