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Punjab Soil & Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal urged adoption of micro irrigation in potato farming to save groundwater and boost yields. Punjab offers up to 90% subsidy, launched e-approval portal, and is expanding canal irrigation.

Germany’s POMORROW project will decode the genes of 6,357 potato varieties to advance breeding of drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and nutrient-efficient potatoes, supporting sustainable, climate-smart farming and securing future global food supplies.

NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.

Former judoka Harvinder Singh from Kurukshetra turned innovator, revolutionising seed potato farming through his firm Noor Agro Farm. His disease-free, high-yield seeds are in demand nationwide, empowering farmers and creating local employment.

Poland records its strongest potato harvest in years, surpassing 7.5 million tons. Favorable weather lifted yields, but growers face lower prices, quality challenges, and pressure for sustainable packaging solutions

PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

China grows 25% of the world’s potatoes, but 60% of its crop is in arid northwest regions where shallow roots and short growing seasons make them drought-sensitive. Researchers test drought-tolerant varieties and biochemicals to ease soil stress.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), una de las principales compañías mundiales de alimentos y bebidas, con un portafolio que incluye marcas icónicas como Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker y Doritos, ha presentado sus resultados correspondientes al tercer trimestre de 2025.

El Congreso Mundial de la Papa (World Potato Congress Inc., WPC) organizará un seminario web titulado “Biología y manejo integrado de la sarna común de la papa” el 20 de octubre de 2025.
La disertante será Amanda Gevens, PhD, profesora e investigadora en fitopatología de extensión de la Universidad de Wisconsin–Madison.

Flikweert Vision officially signed a dealership agreement with Volm Companies, marking a major milestone in its international expansion. The signing took place in Zeeland, where Volm’s Wayne DeCou and Matthew Alexander joined CEO Martijn Flikweert.

As a sixth-generation family farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley, Pioneer Potatoes may be smaller in acreage than many neighbors, but their focus has always been on delivering premium A-size potatoes to top supermarkets and restaurants.

Seed Potatoes in a Victorian cold storage unit have tested positive for the potato mop-top virus (PMTV).

M S International unveils Eagle Fries, premium frozen French fries crafted from the finest potatoes the company exports globally. Grown with care, frozen for freshness, and packed with trust, the launch marks a bold new chapter in its potato legacy.

Global Potato Summit 2025, on Dec 11–13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, will unite global experts to boost potato innovation. With 150+ exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, and live farm demos, it’s set to shape the future of the potato industry.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reaffirmed its full year financial targets for fiscal 2026.

Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.

Lamb Weston inauguró una planta de 40.000 m² en Mar del Plata, Argentina, con capacidad para procesar 200 millones de libras de papa al año. El proyecto genera 250 empleos directos y 3.000 indirectos, exporta el 80% de su producción a América Latina y destaca por su enfoque en calidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad.

Heat and Control will return to Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, presenting its industry-leading solutions for manufacturers of snack food, French fry, and process-prepared applications.