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Agristo Joins Potato Sustainability Alliance as New Processor Member
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 9, 2026 | 07:56 amAgristo has joined the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) as a Processor Member, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable potato production. The move supports industry collaboration as Agristo expands its first U.S. processing facility.
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PotatoEurope 2026 to showcase digital farming, robotics and AI for potato production
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 8, 2026 | 19:38 pmDigitalization, precision machinery, and AI are reshaping potato production. The article highlights advances in planting, crop care, harvesting, storage, and optical sorting that improve efficiency, quality, and labor productivity.
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University of Tokyo and Kubota Develop AI-Powered Drone System to Predict Potato Yields Before Harvest
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 8, 2026 | 18:28 pmResearchers from the University of Tokyo and Kubota developed a drone- and AI-based system to predict potato yields before harvest. Using drone imagery, machine learning, and growth modeling, it enables accurate, non-destructive yield forecasting.
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Brazil: rural credit, potato harvest, biotechnology and weather shape the start of July.
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 8, 2026 | 13:10 pmThe first week of July in Brazil was marked by the 2026/2027 Crop Plan, the start of the winter potato harvest, advances in biotechnology, new sanitary regulations, and weather changes affecting the potato sector.
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Global Demand for Frozen French Fries Continues to Grow Despite Market Challenges
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 8, 2026 | 13:07 pmGlobal demand for frozen French fries grow steadily in 2026 driven by QSR expansion, retail frozen food sales and convenience trends. Rising consumption supports processing potato demand despite supply volatility, higher costs and climate risks.
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