Data and Statistics

EU Potato Sector – Eurostat

This official EU report provides comprehensive statistics on potato production, prices, farm structure, and trade across member states.

EU Soil Observatory (EUSO)

The European Commission’s central platform for soil data, monitoring, and policy support, designed to help achieve the soil-related goals of the European Green Deal. Is a dynamic and inclusive initiative led by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).

FAOSTAT

Centralized platform for accessing validated, harmonized, and internationally comparable statistics on agriculture, food production, trade, emissions, land use, and more. It supports researchers, policymakers, and institutions in making evidence-based decisions related to food systems and sustainability.

Potato Pedigree Database

Hosted by WUR Plant Breeding, this platform allows users to explore the parentage and progeny of cultivated potato varieties. It’s a valuable resource for breeders, geneticists, and researchers interested in potato improvement, varietal history, and genetic diversity. Provides detailed lineage information on nearly 9,600 potato varieties.

PotatoPRO

PotatoPro is an online platform offering news, data, and market insights on the global potato industry. It includes regional information such as agricultural and consumption statistics, along with rankings of the top 25 regions. The site serves professionals across the supply chain, from farming to processing.

Spud DB – Solanaceae Genomics Resource for Potato Research

Spud DB is a specialized genomic designed to support advanced research on potato genetics, physiology, and breeding. It serves as a central hub for accessing high-quality genomic data, tools, and annotations relevant to potato biology.

Teagasc

Teagasc is Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, focused on research, advisory services, and education. It includes dedicated resources on potato research, covering breeding, genomics, disease management, and agronomy.

The European Cultivated Potato

The European Cultivated Potato Database (ECPD) is an online database of potato varieties. The information that it contains can be searched by variety name, or by selecting one or more required characteristics.