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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.

Azerbaijan, located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, is reinforcing its role in the regional potato trade. With potatoes as a key crop, investments in modern farming and storage have boosted exports, giving fresh momentum to the sector.

PM Modi will inaugurate World Food India 2025 on Sept 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 4-day mega event will showcase India as a food hub, with 21 nations, 150 global participants, pavilions, summits and ₹770cr (USD 92.4 Million) PMFME support.

Ahmedabad-based HyFarm, a vertical of the HyFun Group, has launched a first-of-its-kind farm school designed to take knowledge out of classrooms and into the fields where farmers work.

Corteva launches Zorvec Entecta in India, a fungicide for grapes and potatoes, offering long-lasting protection against Downy Mildew and Late Blight. Rain-fast and systemic, it ensures healthy growth, high yields, and sustainable disease management.

Agriculture Ministry approves 4 new ICAR-CPRI potato varieties—Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1 & 2—for nationwide cultivation, boosting yields, processing quality & farmer returns, strengthening India’s potato sector.

Al-Jouf, in partnership with Kiremko, rapidly built and expanded a world-class French fry plant in Saudi Arabia, boosting capacity from 5 to 7.5 MT/hr in record time, delivering premium fries for regional and global markets.

Both Sichuan’s potato production area and total yield remain among the largest in China. The province’s unique geographic features support year-round planting and supply, delivering strong economic and social benefits.

Allround Vegetable Processing leads India’s pre-processing sector with modular machinery, e-Gate IoT cold storage, AI-driven R&D, and expanding plants, reducing waste, boosting yields, and delivering European innovation for Indian conditions.

Beirut Erbil Company welcomed Bulgarian Consul Vasil Vasilev, Dr. Trifon Iliev, and a delegation who praised its potato chips plant, warehouses, quality labs, and discussed future Iraq-Bulgaria trade and investment opportunities.

French fries transformed Jitesh Patel’s fortunes. His Gujarat farming family once grew low-return cotton. Droughts in 2001–2002 worsened their hardship, pushing them to shift to potato farming, which opened the door to better income and stability.

Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin, a collaboration between Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and McDonald's Korea, surpassed 2.4 million in a month after its launch, setting a new record every day.

Beirut Erbil Company received His Excellency, the Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Erbil, Mr. Adriaan Jsselstein, at its headquarters. He was accompanied by Mrs. Eva Fijen, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad, along with members of the Dutch Consulate staff.

McCain Foods has launched a new brand identity and vibrant packaging in Ahmedabad, where its India journey began.

McCain Foods India launched its first Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farm in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, on World Environment Day to promote soil health, biodiversity, and water efficiency, supporting its goal of 100% regenerative farming by 2030.

CPRI launched Kufri Chipbharat-1, a new potato variety for processing, marking a significant advancement in India's agricultural sector. The release, attended by key officials, supports India's position as the second-largest global potato producer.

Welcoming Rajni Gupta as Country Head – Agristo India. With 20+ years of experience, she brings strong leadership to drive Agristo Masa’s next growth phase. Excited to grow people, possibilities, and purpose together!

PoLoPo, a B2B deeptech firm, is shifting focus to the snack industry. It's patented potato offers up to three more protein than regular tubers, enabling high-protein chips with great taste and texture for brands and food manufacturers.