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Financial Headwinds: Anticipating a Rise in Borrowing Costs
Farm Credit Canada economist Graeme Crosbie warns that borrowing costs are likely to rise, both for fixed and variable loans.
Dry Weather Pushes UK and EU Potato Harvests Far Below Expectations
Potato growers across the UK and Europe are bracing for a major production shortfall, with harvests projected to fall 3.5
PepsiCo Expands India Footprint with High‑Tech Potato Processing Plant
PepsiCo India has opened a USD 81.5 million potato chips manufacturing plant in Banekuchi, Assam — a major milestone for
Financial Headwinds: Anticipating a Rise in Borrowing Costs
Farm Credit Canada economist Graeme Crosbie warns that borrowing costs are likely to rise, both for fixed and variable loans. The Bank of Canada’s overnight rate has held steady at
Dry Weather Pushes UK and EU Potato Harvests Far Below Expectations
Potato growers across the UK and Europe are bracing for a major production shortfall, with harvests projected to fall 3.5 million tons below expectations. The primary drivers are dry weather,
PepsiCo Expands India Footprint with High‑Tech Potato Processing Plant
PepsiCo India has opened a USD 81.5 million potato chips manufacturing plant in Banekuchi, Assam — a major milestone for the state’s industrial development. The facility will benefit around 5,000
Upcoming events
Events
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Canadian Potato Market – Zoom Call – September 2026
An opportunity for growers and packers across Canada to discuss the supply and demand of potatoes in Canada, with reports on the crops in the United States and Europe.
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Canadian Potato Market – Zoom Call – October 2026
An opportunity for growers and packers across Canada to discuss the supply and demand of potatoes in Canada, with reports on the crops in the United States and Europe.
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World Potato Congress
Sawela Lodge, Lake Naivasha Naivasha, Nakuru, KenyaJoin the global potato community for innovation, research, and sustainable agriculture in the heart of East Africa! World Potato Congress (WPC) 2026, is scheduled to take place from 26th to […]
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2026 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow
Red Deer Resort & Casino 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, CanadaJoin Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2026 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 23rd to 25th in Red Deer, Alberta. HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel reservations call 1.800.662.7197 / 403.346.2091 […]
Latest News from Canada and the US
Farm Credit Canada – Advancing the future of Canadian agriculture!
Agriculture and agri-food business owners transferring farm or business assets to new owners now have a new option to consider, given recent changes to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Transition Loan.
New Brunswick grower honoured as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the year”
Louise Desilets, Agronomist and Co-owner at Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms in Saint André, New Brunswick was honoured by the Network of Women (NOW) association in the province as the
Ralph & Nancy Hanscome inducted into the Potato World Hall of Recognition
September 18, 2024 Some exciting news from New Brunswick! Ralph and Nancy Hanscome, Of Atlantic Potato Distributors, have been inducted into the Potato World Hall of Recognition for 2024. Ralph
Farm Credit Canada – Advancing the future of Canadian agriculture!
Agriculture and agri-food business owners transferring farm or business assets to new owners now have a new option to consider,
New Brunswick grower honoured as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the year”
Louise Desilets, Agronomist and Co-owner at Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms in Saint André, New Brunswick was honoured by the
Ralph & Nancy Hanscome inducted into the Potato World Hall of Recognition
September 18, 2024 Some exciting news from New Brunswick! Ralph and Nancy Hanscome, Of Atlantic Potato Distributors, have been inducted
Latest News from Europe
Dry Weather Pushes UK and EU Potato Harvests Far Below Expectations
Potato growers across the UK and Europe are bracing for a major production shortfall, with harvests projected to fall 3.5 million tons below expectations. The primary drivers are dry weather,
New U‑Vision Technology Enhances Potato Sorting Accuracy
RPS Machinery is expanding its potato‑sector offering with U‑Vision, an advanced optical grading system that uses high‑resolution multi‑camera imaging to assess potatoes for size, shape, colour, and surface defects. A
Overcapacity Pushes Clarebout to Consider Shutting Moeskroen 1
Clarebout Potatoes is considering shutting down its Moeskroen 1 plant in Belgium, a move that could affect nearly 400 workers. The facility uses older equipment and has higher production costs,
Dry Weather Pushes UK and EU Potato Harvests Far Below Expectations
Potato growers across the UK and Europe are bracing for a major production shortfall, with harvests projected to fall 3.5
New U‑Vision Technology Enhances Potato Sorting Accuracy
RPS Machinery is expanding its potato‑sector offering with U‑Vision, an advanced optical grading system that uses high‑resolution multi‑camera imaging to
Overcapacity Pushes Clarebout to Consider Shutting Moeskroen 1
Clarebout Potatoes is considering shutting down its Moeskroen 1 plant in Belgium, a move that could affect nearly 400 workers.
Trending in the Potato Industry around the World
PepsiCo Expands India Footprint with High‑Tech Potato Processing Plant
PepsiCo India has opened a USD 81.5 million potato chips manufacturing plant in Banekuchi, Assam — a major milestone for the state’s industrial development. The facility will benefit around 5,000
International Day of the Potato
The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the
Equipment & Technology
New U‑Vision Technology Enhances Potato Sorting Accuracy
RPS Machinery is expanding its potato‑sector offering with U‑Vision, an advanced optical grading system that uses high‑resolution multi‑camera imaging to assess potatoes for size, shape, colour, and surface defects. A
How prepared are Canadian farms in the fight against cyber crime?
Canadian farms are at a crossroads – are they prepared to deal with the cyber threats of today and tomorrow? Cyber threats are no longer distant possibilities, they are here,
Waste during potato sorting reduced by 30%
Visar Sorting sees big market potential regarding potato sorting. The company specializes in the development and distribution of high-quality sorting systems for field crops, especially potatoes and carrots. The systems
New U‑Vision Technology Enhances Potato Sorting Accuracy
RPS Machinery is expanding its potato‑sector offering with U‑Vision, an advanced optical grading system that uses high‑resolution multi‑camera imaging to
How prepared are Canadian farms in the fight against cyber crime?
Canadian farms are at a crossroads – are they prepared to deal with the cyber threats of today and tomorrow?
Waste during potato sorting reduced by 30%
Visar Sorting sees big market potential regarding potato sorting. The company specializes in the development and distribution of high-quality sorting
Sustainability & Regenerative Farming
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of “Bactery,” a soil-powered battery developed by the University of Bath, harnesses the power of electrigens—microbes capable of generating electrons while consuming organic compounds in the soil. This breakthrough has the potential to sustainably power in-field sensors, part of the “Smart Farming” revolution, providing real-time data on soil conditions to support more efficient agricultural practices. Plus, no need for replacing batteries or maintaining solar panels—just install and let nature do the rest. To read the full story click here: Researchers develop battery powered by soil | The Western Producer
New Soil Health Training Program Aims to Boost Sustainable Farming in Western Canada
The article discusses the growing importance of soil health in agriculture, highlighting the complexity and vast amount of information available on the topic, such as terms like “aggregate stability” and
Drought-resistant potato genes identified in PEI will help food security
Researchers in Prince Edward Island have identified drought-resistant genes in diploid potatoes, which could significantly enhance food security. This discovery is part of an effort to increase the genetic diversity
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of
New Soil Health Training Program Aims to Boost Sustainable Farming in Western Canada
The article discusses the growing importance of soil health in agriculture, highlighting the complexity and vast amount of information available
Drought-resistant potato genes identified in PEI will help food security
Researchers in Prince Edward Island have identified drought-resistant genes in diploid potatoes, which could significantly enhance food security. This discovery
