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In 2026, gardeners are being encouraged to consider the Belarusian method of potato planting, which can significantly increase yields through shallow placement of seed tubers. Instead of the traditional depth of 10–15 ...

Molecular biologists from China, led by Zhang Chunzhi of the Agricultural Genomics Institute in Shenzhen, have developed an approach that allows the creation of new hybrid potato varieties in just two to ...

Experienced gardeners know that thorough pre-planting preparation is critical for achieving a high potato yield. The author of the Zen channel "Garden Cheat Sheets" has shared a Soviet-era technique that ensures the ...

After years of disappointing harvests filled with small, wireworm-ridden potatoes, one gardener decided to try a radical new approach last season. Dubbed the "Thai method" by skeptical neighbors, the technique involves adding ...

For generations, potato growers have adhered to the principle of deep planting, typically 10-15 cm, to protect developing tubers. However, on heavy, cold, or poorly-draining soils, this can lead to delayed sprouting, ...

The persistent challenge of suboptimal potato yields often leads growers to seek solutions in new varieties or advanced technologies. However, a method refined by Latvian farmers emphasizes that the greatest gains can ...

The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting a record potato yield of 18 tonnes per hectare for the 2025 ...

A landmark 40-year Harvard study reveals that the health impact of potatoes is not inherent to the tuber itself, but is dramatically defined by how it is prepared, creating significant implications for ...

A forgotten organic potato cultivation technique from the USSR promises astonishing yields of 100 or more tubers per plant through a deep understanding of plant morphology. This article investigates the science behind ...

In a groundbreaking experiment that challenges conventional agricultural wisdom, Belarusian agronomist Pyotr Lomonos has demonstrated that potato peels—typically considered waste—can produce higher yields than traditional whole seed potatoes. His 2025 research reveals ...

Potatoes are a staple crop, cultivated in over 150 countries worldwide, providing essential nutrients such as high-quality protein (up to 4.6% per tuber) and vital amino acids. Just 600 grams of potatoes ...

Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb FRC RAS) have developed an innovative method for accelerated propagation of elite seed potatoes, making it possible to cultivate them indoors—in ...

Traditional approach for early potatoesOn the Zeeland island of Tholen, in Sint-Annaland, arable farmer Jan Goedegebuure and his family use a traditional technique for planting early potatoes. Using a semi-automatic planting machine ...

A recent field demonstration by the Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) showcased improved potato plantation techniques for farmers in Olingtong, Mopakhat. The training, held on Tuesday, aimed to empower local farmers with ...

Organic potato farming, often dismissed for its perceived lower yields, is proving its worth thanks to innovative practices adopted by farmers like Aditya Tyagi of Saharanpur. By leveraging natural fertilizers and indigenous ...

In an exciting development for the potato industry, researchers from Siberian Federal University (SFU) have introduced a new pre-planting treatment that could revolutionize the way potatoes are protected from fungal diseases. This ...

In the Omsk region, scientists and agronomists are successfully implementing an advanced method of growing seed potatoes "from test tubes" — a meristem tissue culture technology known as in vitro. This biotechnology ...

An experienced gardener has demonstrated a remarkably simple method for growing baby potatoes without any tilling or traditional garden beds. The technique requires no digging or sod removal: tubers are placed directly ...

Uzbekistan has approved a new system to subsidize farmers who adopt water-saving irrigation technologies, as part of efforts to increase efficient water use in agriculture and reduce resource pressure. According to the ...

A potato boom of a different kind is sweeping across Europe — colored-flesh potatoes are now in high fashion. In France, prices for such tubers can reach up to €500 per kilogram. ...

The Omsk Region has introduced an advanced method for producing virus-free seed potatoes using meristem culture, commonly known as in vitro or "test-tube" technology. Based at the Omsk Agricultural Center and a ...

Kazakhstan is intensifying its fight against land degradation by placing soil conservation at the core of its climate and agricultural strategy, according to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. As part of ...

In a significant step toward sustainable agriculture, Colombia has initiated a new pilot project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the country's vital potato farming sector. The initiative specifically targets the ...

Cuba’s push for sustainable agricultural practices has reached a notable milestone, as a pioneering initiative in agroecological potato cultivation recently secured a prestigious technological innovation award. This recognition highlights the nation's ongoing ...

Summer in the Urals is short, rainy, and prone to frost even in June. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up growing your own potatoes. The key to success lies ...

HyFarm, the agri-business arm of HyFun Foods, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sri BioAesthetics Pvt Ltd to address critical challenges in seed potato farming and processing quality stability. These challenges ...

According to gardening experts, preparing potato beds in advance—ideally 2 to 3 weeks before planting—allows nutrients to break down and become fully available to young plants. The key step is balancing soil ...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES.NEWS team visited potato-growing regions of Armenia to explore real field conditions, farmer challenges, and technological gaps. The discussions revealed a sector with ...

Overwintering phytopathogens on potato tubers are the primary cause of late blight and scab. Agronomist and consultant Olga Semyonova recommends soaking tubers in biofungicides before planting to create an active protective barrier that ...

The global French fry market has grown into a massive food processing industry, reaching approximately $18.44 billion in 2025, with steady annual growth averaging 6.6% since 2020. According to forecasts, the market ...

The global market for potatoes and deep-processed potato products has entered one of its most volatile and simultaneously transformational periods in its recent history.1 Amidst unprecedented overproduction in traditional agricultural regions, declining ...