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Collaboration between every link
The potato industry has never been more international. New varieties, innovative growing systems and technological breakthroughs rarely originate within the borders of a single country. That is why the World Potato Congress in Kenya is far more than just a congress. It is the focal point for the global potato community, bringing together growers, breeders,…
Illegal replanting of farm-saved seed potatoes impacts the entire potato supply chain
Illegal replanting of farm-saved seed potatoes and the trade in protected seed potatoes are widespread problems that strike at the heart of the European potato supply chain. EU Regulation 2100/94 places the responsibility for this not only on growers, but increasingly on commercial traders, processors and end users. According to Breeders Trust General Director Corné…
The peddler of the farmyard
Centuries before agricultural advisers existed, there was the peddler. Travelling from farm to farm with a basket full of goods, his most valuable commodity was not what he carried but what he knew. He shared what he had seen on neighbouring farms, which crops were thriving, and where diseases had appeared. In many ways, the…
Foodera brings five potato processing specialists together
Consolidation in the potato processing industry is no longer limited to processors. Equipment suppliers are also scaling up to meet the demands of larger and increasingly complex production operations. The launch of Foodera Technologies is the latest example.
El Niño puts global potato production on alert
A strong El Niño is developing and could have major consequences for agriculture worldwide. FAO warns of increased risks of drought, heat and extreme rainfall. For the global potato sector, the impact could range from lower yields and quality problems to tighter supplies and greater volatility on international markets.
Potatoes: a pillar of food security in Ukraine
In Ukraine, the potato has been a staple crop for generations. Now that war has disrupted the country and placed supply chains under severe strain, the importance of a crop that is locally available, nutritious, and affordable has increased further still. This familiar staple crop has therefore become a pillar of food security. The potato…
World Potato Congress 2026 puts Kenya on the global stage
From 26-30 October, the Kenyan city of Naivasha will become the focal point of the global potato industry. For the first time in its history, the World Potato Congress (WPC) will be held in East Africa. With the theme ‘Global Potato Partnership for Enhanced Food Systems, Nutrition Security and Trade’, more than a thousand potato…
Four-row mini-tuber planter saves seed potato growers time, labour and stress
A four-row Koningsplanter for mini-tubers is a rare sight, not only in Flanders but anywhere in Europe. And if you want to see it in action, you must be quick! This machine enabled the Ryckaert family from Assenede (Belgium) to complete their planting work in just one day. Potatoworld magazine was there to witness this…
A tale of two very different potato seasons
In 2025 European potato growers harvested a bumper crop as extra planted area and good growing conditions combined. This year it is a very different story.
Mulching makes the potato crop more robust
Although costly, time-consuming, and laborious, mulching has been widely implemented in crop production throughout the world since ancient times. Mulching can be done using organic matter (such as straw, leaves, haulm), or film of black, white, or transparent polyethylene. Recently, the body of literature on the benefits of mulching in potato cultivation is growing rapidly.…
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