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flag In Feb 2026, the potato industry tests a pilot program paying growers for wildlife-friendly practices and improves winter handling to reduce damage and meet buyer demand for sustainable sourcing.

flag In February 2026, the potato industry is testing a pilot program called the "Humane Addendum," which offers growers optional payments for measurable wildlife-friendly practices like predator-safe rodent control and habitat preservation, aiming to reduce ecological harm without ideological mandates. flag Meanwhile, growers are focusing on improved winter handling to prevent bruising and blackspot, emphasizing stable pile zones, pulp temperature monitoring, gradual warming, and reduced conveyor speeds to avoid damage during shipment. flag These efforts support quality, sustainability, and supply chain resilience amid growing buyer demand for responsible sourcing.

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