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United States lawmakers introduce bill to reform agricultural labor system
PotatoPro Feed All News English Aug 4, 2026 | 04:19 amUnited States lawmakers have introduced the 'Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026,' a bill backed by the National Potato Council to modernize the H-2A program, address labor shortages and improve workforce stability for agriculture.
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Potato blight advisory issued for parts of Ireland
PotatoPro Feed All News English Aug 2, 2026 | 19:41 pmMet Éireann has issued a potato blight advisory for parts of Ireland, warning that humid weather could favour the spread of Phytophthora infestans. The advisory also highlights limited spraying opportunities and varying soil moisture deficits
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Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Launches Starch Recovery Unit to Improve Potato Processing Efficiency
PotatoPro Feed All News English Aug 2, 2026 | 18:07 pmSiddhivinayak Agri Processing (SV AGRI) has launched its Starch Recovery Unit (SRU) for potato processors. The system recovers valuable potato starch removes up to 95% TSS reduces ETP load and lowers fresh water consumption by 30% to 40%.
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China Suspends Seed Potato Import from Zebra Chip Disease Affected Countries
PotatoPro Feed All News English Aug 2, 2026 | 07:20 amChina has introduced new phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), suspending seed potato import approvals from affected countries and tightening import requirements for planting materials.
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British Potato Confex 2026 Opens Registration for Major UK Potato Industry Gathering
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 31, 2026 | 20:16 pmBritish Potato Confex 2026 will take place on 18–19 November at Lincolnshire Showground, bringing together growers, suppliers, processors and industry experts for seminars, networking and exhibitions. Free visitor registration is now open.
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