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McCain Foods Advances Global Regenerative Agriculture Through Landscape-Level Partnerships
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 4, 2026 | 14:53 pmMcCain Foods has on boarded 69% of its potato acreage to its regenerative agriculture framework. Through grower partnerships, COVALO, Routes to Regen and OP2B, the company aims to transition 100% of its potato acreage to regenerative farming by 2030.
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North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG): European Ware Potato Area Falls 11% as Growers Cut Plantings
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 4, 2026 | 12:54 pmNEPG reports an 11% decline in European ware potato plantings for 2026 as growers cut acreage to rebalance oversupplied markets. The group warns low contract prices and rising production costs threaten farm viability.
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Picketa Systems Raises USD 2.1 Million to Expand Real-Time Crop Nutrition Platform Amid Rising Fertilizer Costs
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 4, 2026 | 08:14 amPicketa Systems, a Canadian agtech startup, raised an oversubscribed USD 2.1M round led by Tall Grass Ventures to expand its real-time crop nutrient platform (LENS) across North America, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use amid rising prices.
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Wyma Solutions highlights post-harvest strategies for Europe's heat-stressed potato crop
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 4, 2026 | 08:09 amRecord-breaking early-summer temperatures and low soil moisture are increasing variability in Europe's 2026 potato crop. Wyma Solutions highlights post-harvest solutions to help processors manage quality, efficiency and throughput.
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Canada: Government Promotes the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Production
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jul 4, 2026 | 07:35 amArtificial intelligence is expected to play an increasingly important role on Canadian farms as the federal government launches a new national strategy aimed at accelerating AI adoption across key sectors, including agriculture.
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