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Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 21, 2026 | 17:37 pmEl Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.
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Croptimal Launches Tractor-Mounted Croptiscan 3000 for AI-Based Seed Potato Disease Detection
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 21, 2026 | 14:59 pmCroptimal has launched the tractor-mounted Croptiscan 3000, using camera and recognition technology to detect PVY and leaf roll early in seed potato crops, providing smaller growers with an alternative to fully self-driving machines.
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Europe Faces One of Its Smallest Potato Harvests as Production Losses Could Exceed EUR 800 Million
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 21, 2026 | 03:56 amIndustry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).
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Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 20, 2026 | 16:59 pmMost Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.
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Saratoga Potato Chips Recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 18, 2026 | 14:49 pmSaratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.
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