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Floods devastate Morocco potato crops

Severe flooding last month followed seven-year drought. FLOODING in northern Morocco has devastated potatoes crops. As of mid-February 2026, severe, unexpected flooding following a seven-year drought heavily impacted agricultural land…

Swamped by potatoes – Europe under pressure

Large potato supply leads to a lack of market outlets, and low prices or even giving potatoes away for free has proven insufficient to reduce inventories.

Three times the spuds brought into Central Asian country

Potato imports almost treble in Kazakhstan, with China taking lead KAZAKHSTAN’S potato imports have almost trebled, now reaching 204,300 tonnes. China has led supplies with 137,700 tonnes (+116.9 times), followed…

France finds favour with potato consumers in Balkans

GREECE and Balkan markets are moving away from Egyptian potatoes and favouring French imports, according to the owner of a Greek customs brokerage firm.

Belgium’s contracts are being honored, despite potato surplus, growers told

‘Market conditions better than stated’ says CEO of Belgian potato trade and processing industry association.

Azerbaijan potato imports increased by 3.2%

Country takes in more potatoes, predominantly from Turkey, compared to last year when it saw greater domestic production.

Celebrations and surpluses

Oversupply discussed at 20th International Berlin Potato Evening as industry comes together to celebrate.

Weather takes its toll but potatoes still celebrated

Regional crops in New Zealand were poised to take a hit, but the role of the spud was a big focus of "Foodie February".

Invitation to see PCN findings unveiled

Research institute hosts public session concluding project examining potato pest. GROWERS are reminded that a final public session which will conclude the PCN Action Scotland project takes place tomorrow (Wednesday).…

Mounting pressure and new threats

From grassweeds to invasive species and tighter herbicide product regulation, the weed control landscape in potatoes is shifting fast. We gained some expert perspective on where we are now and…

Floods devastate Morocco potato crops

Swamped by potatoes – Europe under pressure

Three times the spuds brought into Central Asian country

France finds favour with potato consumers in Balkans

Belgium’s contracts are being honored, despite potato surplus, growers told

Azerbaijan potato imports increased by 3.2%

Celebrations and surpluses

Weather takes its toll but potatoes still celebrated

Invitation to see PCN findings unveiled

Mounting pressure and new threats

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