An 'environmentally sound' potato which needs less water and fertiliser than other varieties has been created. The Vales Sovereign was developed by the Scottish Crop Research Institute in Dundee. It ...

The seemingly innocuous tuber that graces millions of American tables every holiday is getting a bad rap by the federal government.The potato may soon be removed from public school menus in favor of ...

Dutch potato growers are facing a dilemma this September because their crop is too small to dig up ahead of the October 1 deadline, RTL Nieuws reported on Friday. Farmers working on sandy soil must ...

SOUND science is vital for producing the more consistent potato crops demanded by todays increasingly sophisticated markets, claims a new British Potato Council research review. "Understanding how ...

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Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes. Which one is best for your dish? (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) Although french fries and potato skins are usually high in fat and calories, the potato has ...