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Sector | Potatoes and Onions

Kurnool onion farmers protest for fair pricing, demand government intervention

Tajikistan completes harvest of potatoes and vegetables

Antigua and Barbuda receives $180,000 for sweet potato innovation project

Paul-Wouter den Ouden, Rola Fresh:

"Supply of French potato specialities smaller than expected, but larger than last two years"

Kyrgyz potatoes to be supplied monthly to Uzbekistan supermarket chain

UK and Europe face potato harvest challenges amid heavy rainfall and crop diseases

Simon Vale - Balle Bros

"We believe there will be opportunities for New Zealand onions in both Europe and Asia"

Bangladesh onion farmers face soaring costs amid production challenges

Onion market and crop for October 31, 2024

Idaho-Eastern Oregon reports excellent onion harvest due to favorable weather

Multistate E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions: CDC update

Menindee agriculture thrives amid water challenges and climate extremes

State government steps in to control vegetable prices in Calcutta after Cyclone Dana damage

Fresh potatoes rank as top seller in fresh vegetable pounds sold

Pakistan balances local and imported vegetable supply amid shortages

NFSA boosts food safety in Egypt, sweet potatoes and pomegranates lead exports

Paraguay begins onion exports to Argentina, expanding agricultural trade

York-based family-owned potato supplier boosts deliveries to Aldi

NAFED dispatches 840 MT onions to Delhi-NCR for price stabilization

Colorado-grown onions not linked to E. Coli outbreak

UGA researchers use AI for early disease detection in Vidalia onion production

Strong potato crop from multiple North American regions

Essential guide for Potato Variety Days 2024: latest in potato breeding and innovation

Expanding sustainable potato production to Northern Vietnam

UK-based potato supply chain specialist offers comprehensive services for growers

Rwanda launches agricultural biotech initiative to enhance food security

Kadapa farmers face economic distress due to lack of MSP for onions

Fatal E. coli outbreak linked to yellow onions prompts recall and fast-food changes

Ukraine sees 38% spike in onion prices amid harvest woes and rising costs

Championing cost-effective packaging solutions for the potato industry

R.D. Offutt farms leaves potatoes unharvested again due to quality, donates to food shelves

St. Kitts and Nevis boosts sweet potato production with international partnerships

Maine's Aroostook farm transforms into high-tech lab to boost potato research

Anrather Spargelhof
bekuplast GmbH

More yield in the potato harvest through optimal pre-germination

Namibia's Otjimbele grape project to diversify agriculture with N$120 million investment

Seasonal surge in US pumpkin and fall produce sales

Omi Hino Merchant Museum

Funny-shaped vegetable photo contest at Japanese museum

Potato harvest progress varies with challenges in Donegal, Normandy and Belgium

Onion market strengthens with rising demand and prices

Panagiotis Georgoulis, Georgoulis Glykopatates:

Greek sweet potato harvest ends with a medium yield

“Tremendous surge in demand for our Stokes Purple and Ben Yagi Purple sweet potatoes in U.S. after Netflix documentary”

Leon van Meir:

"Currently a lot of onions are being shipped out, but I’m concerned about spring"

Punjab minister pushes for global branding of potato seeds to boost farmer income

Governor Shapiro announces $3M investment in Folkland Foods for organic farming expansion

Spain received 671,076 tons

French potato export record

Ukraine's potato prices hit decade high amid supply shortages

Ukraine adds 12 new potato varieties to register amid climate adaptation efforts

Prices should lower around mid-November

Delay in Indian onion harvest, harvest expected in 15 days

International delegates explore U.S. potato industry in Pacific Northwest reverse trade mission

Armenia shifts from importing to exporting potatoes amid weather challenges

Pennsylvania's Troyer family launches organic French fry venture with $3 million state grant

Odesa region sees significant rise in agriculture output in 2024

Drought impacts Texas onion and cabbage plantings

Taylor Farms recalls onions over E. coli fears amid McDonald's-linked outbreak

Texas onion industry names “TX1015 Sweet Onion Day”

New sweet potato program introduced

Drought challenges sweet potato harvest in Tabor City, North Carolina

Unlocking opportunities: Exporting onions to Europe during off-season gaps

Bangladesh farmers face soaring seed costs, threatening potato crop viability

National Potato Council defends potatoes amid dietary guidelines debate

Wim van de Ree, Nedato:

"Many reports of disappointing potato yields in southwest Netherlands and Belgium"

China leads global potato production with innovations

AI
Agata potato

Chef reveals secret to winning French fry recipe

UK potato farmers hit by delays, rising costs amid bad weather, energy price surge

Asian and European markets could be tough again

Late start and bigger sizes, could be promising for Tasmanian onions

Moldova series - part 12

Chisinau’s “Nr1” hypermarket’s fruit and veg aisle has everything you could want

Yotam Guetta joins Restrain as head of technology in the Netherlands

Mintec European potato harvest update

Belgium's potato crop has been the worst affected by heavy rainfall across Europe

Potato scarcity looms as Bulgarian production dwindles

Carl van de Wiel, Agro Centre Holland:

"There is a constant search for a balance between the red and yellow onions"

Kandahar exports over 9,500 tons of onions to India and Pakistan

India launches Kanda Express to deliver 1,600 metric tons of onions

Onion market sees variability in demand and supply across the U.S.

30% increase in volumes and low demand in Europe cause Spanish onion prices to plummet

Ukrainian onion prices surge amid high demand and limited supply

Rwanda launches $9.9M genetically modified crops program to boost agriculture

Zakarpattia's potato crisis: weather and pests threaten harvest

Azerbaijan reduces potato exports

25 years of Integrow

"We predict less volume from New Zealand, yields will be of smaller sized onions"

European crop lifting progress: Belgium jumps to 35-50% clearance, Scotland hits 80%

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC invests €250,000 in advanced onion storage facility

Risk of oversupply, with consequences for market stability

Plantations 2025: UNPT calls for "caution to avoid price drop"

VR launches Spirit 9200i harvester

NLC boosts Pakistan's agricultural exports to Central Asia and beyond

QualityGrader, expanding global reach and technological capabilities

UK potato sector gains unified representation with GB Potatoes joining Europatat

Philippines seizes P3.5 million worth of smuggled onions from China amid import ban

Nigeria's onion export reaches N107.9 billion in six months

Potato sustainable packaging design wins first place in Student Design Challenge

US and Australian experts discuss potato disease management

UNPT calls for the launch of a national anti-mildew plan

UNPT denounces the withdrawal of metribuzin

Storage issues for potatoes in Ukraine: new threats to the harvest

Northern Ireland's potato harvest faces delays due to rain

Exploring sweet potato cultivation in Hungary

Kurdistan region to export 25 tons of potatoes to South Africa

Indonesia boosts global food market presence with focus on shallot exports

Hà Nội boosts agricultural exports with planting area codes

Odisha aims for self-sufficiency in potato production

Tearless sweet onions back in season

Mohamed Moustafa from Starfruit International GmbH:

"The market situation for Egyptian sweet potatoes now seems to be slowly normalising"

Reichenau-Gemüse eG
Go-ahead for the new organic sweet potato harvest:

Reichenau eG expects good yields and quality despite unstable weather conditions

Notable declines in EU potato production with only 35% clearance in Northern France and 15% in Normandy

Harvest continues on average-sized PEI potato crop

Onion prices in Ukraine drop due to increased supply and lower demand

Regulation changes and ensuring fair returns for New Zealand's potato industry

Ukraine sees surge in potato prices amid reduced yield and unfavorable weather conditions

Peru's potato heritage and the challenge of climate change

Eco-friendly packaging venture in the UK utilizes onion skins

Kenyan trial highlights benefits of Solynta's potato varieties

Strampe Agrar GbR
Germany: Organic farmer Sönke Strampe at the start of the sweet potato harvest:

"We see another significant increase in demand from March/April in particular"

Belgian manufacturer launches new potato cutting machine

New report sheds light on Salmonella outbreak in Canada four years ago

Moroccan tomato exports hit record highs amidst industry recovery

Michigan apple growers vital to McDonald's, supplying 14 million pounds annually

Wim Waterman, Waterman Onions:

“Initial selection at the grower remains the best grading method”

Single sweet potatoes make their debut

North Korea intensifies potato harvest inspections amid agricultural challenges

Recall alert: Jacks and the Green Sprouts alfalfa products linked to listeria risk

Why demand for root vegetables is strong

Smuggled onions from China seized in the Philippines

Potato products win 2024 Green Plant of the Year Award

Nick Bakelaar, Spot:

"Egyptian sweet potatoes stabilized in volume, supply and price"

Eric Moerdijk, Monie:

"For this competitive onion price, we certainly don't have mega exports"

Hungary aims for potato self-sufficiency

Fuyu persimmons nicely complement North Carolina sweet potatoes during challenging growing season

Belarusian potato producers struggle with production and export challenges

Ukrainian agribusiness expands crop variety, begins planting winter garlic for 2025

Belarus expands agricultural storage capacity

National potato day: A call to support Irish potato growers amid challenges