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Lukie Pieterse

Lukie Pieterse

Editor & Publisher at Potato News Today

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  • English
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  • Agriculture
  • Food

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Recent Articles

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What the canopy cannot tell us: Heat damage hidden inside the potato ridge

Recent potato losses in East Asia due to extreme heat highlight significant production risks. South Korean grower Lee Sang-hyuk discovered that potatoes, seemingly healthy above ground, were damage…
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PapaDX brings AI-assisted potato crop diagnosis and weather alerts ...

Aconcagua Digital has launched PapaDX, a mobile application for potato growers that analyzes crop photographs to diagnose health issues using AI technology. Released in August 2026, it offers confi…
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The workforce is changing: How automation is reshaping the potato i...

Labour shortages in the potato industry are prompting increased investment in automation technologies like optical sorting and autonomous equipment. While these advancements can enhance efficiency …
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The fragile gift we call an ordinary day

Lukie Pieterse reflects on the profound lessons learned following a health crisis that led to hospitalization. This experience exposed the fragility of life and the importance of good health, often…
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Climate is now a potato market force – not just a farming problem

The global potato industry is facing increasing climate challenges that require resilience to be a core business strategy. Extreme weather events significantly impact crop planning, yield stability…
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Global potato outlook: Second half of 2026 likely to test supply di...

At mid-year, the global potato industry faces a cautious second-half outlook. Europe is trying to reset after oversupply, North America is watching processor demand and new-crop signals, and emergi…
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Europe’s heatwave puts potato crops under pressure as Spain reports...

A late-June heatwave in Europe is raising significant concerns for potato crops, particularly in Spain, where heat stress and increased irrigation demands threaten yields. Reports indicate potentia…
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Storage under stress: How climate change is rewriting the rules for...

Potato storage is facing increasing challenges due to climate change, which affects crop conditions prior to storage. Factors like heat stress and drought alter tuber physiology, impacting dormancy…
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Growing potatoes in a hotter world: Climate resilience moves from t...

Potato growers face significant challenges due to climate change, including increased heat, drought, and heavy rainfall, which can adversely affect crop yields. To adapt, they must prioritize effec…
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Potato cultivation at a crossroads: The future crop will be grown w...

Potato cultivation is a challenging endeavor, sensitive to climate variations and agricultural practices. As climate instability, water scarcity, and disease pressures rise, growers must adopt smar…
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Hydrogen-based crop chemistry: A new input-efficiency tool for pota...

Aqueus, a Michigan-based company, introduces hydrogen-based crop chemistry to address challenges faced by potato growers, like rising costs and environmental concerns. Their main product, Growthful…