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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 ...

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 ...

In response to rising fertilizer prices and supply instability caused by international disruptions, the Chungbuk Jeonpyeong-gun Agricultural Technology Center has expanded its services offering "individualized fertilizer recipes" based on scientific soil analysis. ...

New Zealand's potato crop, a staple food in the country, is facing major challenges due to unseasonal weather patterns, which may keep prices high for consumers this year, according to RNZ. Farmers ...

For many vegetable growers, ripening time is a key criterion when choosing potatoes for planting. Early varieties are especially popular among gardeners because they make it possible to harvest fresh potatoes in ...

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 ...

Farmers in northern Rasuwa are optimistic about an increase in potato production this year following rainfall in the month of Chaitra. They believe that the rain and snowfall on Monday provided essential ...

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 ...

Many gardeners instinctively reach for expensive certified seed potatoes, trusting that the labels guaranteeing variety and elite reproduction are essential for a good harvest. However, recent experiments suggest that ordinary table potatoes ...

The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published an updated crop nutrition advisory leaflet designed to help UK and Irish potato growers optimize yields, tuber quality, and profitability. The new guide provides a ...

On February 5th, Viettrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, held a seminar to evaluate the effectiveness of the FL2215 potato production model at the Dong Tham Plant and ...

The city of Namwon in North Jeolla Province has announced the beginning of the shipment season for its renowned 'Chunhyang-gol' early potatoes, which are now arriving on consumer tables. According to the ...

For agricultural scientists and farm management professionals, the winter-spring potato programs in Vietnam's Bac Ninh province demonstrate how strategic integration of multinational processing companies, precision agriculture technologies, and contract farming can dramatically ...

For agricultural engineers and processing facility managers, the recent modernization at Polish processor MK Agro offers compelling data on the economics of secondary peeling technologies in commercial potato operations. Facing expansion targets ...

For New Zealand's potato growers and agricultural professionals, the current season presents a complex picture of regional variability and mounting economic pressure. Recent reports indicate that some growing regions, particularly Pukekohe in ...

For potato production in southern Russia's Krasnodar region, variety selection must account for the rapid onset of summer heat, favoring early and mid-early genotypes that complete tuber formation before stress conditions intensify ...

In a landmark achievement for its agricultural sector, Russia's industrial potato producers—comprising agricultural organizations and peasant farms—have set a new national yield record in 2025. Preliminary data from Rosstat, analyzed by AB-Center, ...

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 ...

A remarkable agricultural transformation is underway in Nayong County, Guizhou Province. Where local potato farmers once harvested 15,000 to 18,750 kg per hectare (1,000-1,250 kg/mu) using traditional methods, the 2024 season yielded ...

In the heart of Punjab's Doaba region, a textbook example of agricultural success has triggered a financial crisis. Farmers are harvesting near-perfect yields of high-quality potatoes, yet face farm-gate prices of ₹6-7/kg (approx. ...

European potato starch producers are navigating a season of plenty that presents a complex set of challenges. Driven by a significant ~10% expansion in cultivation area across Europe—with notable growth in Germany—coupled ...

For growers capitalizing on the high-value early spring market by producing potatoes in protected environments like greenhouses or tunnels, tuber quality is paramount. However, a common physiological disorder known as tuber cracking—where ...

Potato breeding objectives are undergoing a significant global shift, moving from a primary focus on yield to incorporating essential traits for resilience and market specialization. The recent introduction of new cultivars by ...

In Changsheng Village, Hongdunjie Town, Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province, the recent potato harvest is a vivid demonstration of modern agricultural efficiency. The key to this success lies not just in agronomy, but ...

While the harvest marks a seasonal climax, true agricultural success is measured months later by the quality and availability of produce reaching consumers. The strategic storage of over 350,000 tonnes of vegetables ...

The European market for organic potatoes is robust and expanding, projected to grow from €14.77 billion in 2025 to €23.23 billion by 2033. Germany, a key producer, dedicated approximately 12,400 hectares to ...

The Stavropol region of Russia has cemented its status as a key potato-producing area with a successful harvest of over 88,000 metric tons from 3,000 hectares this season. This output represents a ...

The pursuit of the perfect potato often focuses on yield, disease resistance, and processing quality. However, a recent statement by Vladimir Kosov, an agronomist with the Don branch of Russia's Federal Center ...

The agricultural landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, particularly from abiotic stresses like hail and extreme heat. In Canada's "hail alley" of Alberta, research led by Jonathan Neilson and his team at ...

In the rural municipality of Pansy, Manitoba, Mel and Helen Kachur have redefined retirement by transforming three acres into a powerful engine for community food security. Dubbed the "Garden of Eden," their ...

India ranks as the world's second-largest potato producer, with an estimated production of over 56 million metric tonnes in the 2023-24 season (Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare). However, a stark ...

The first part of the special podcast by Avgust and the International Potato Tour (IPT) was recorded in Pavlodar and focused on the most pressing questions of Kazakhstan’s potato sector.Participants of the ...

Location: Pavlodar Region, Republic of KazakhstanFarm: Sergey FarmPartner: Avgust CompanyProject: International Potato TourFilming Year: 2025 The International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan. This time, the project team, together with its ...

The recent nationwide Canadian launch of EarthFresh's "Butter Potatoes"—comprising Butter Golds, Butter Reds, and Butter Russets—is more than a new product line; it's a strategic move capitalizing on a clear consumer trend. ...

In a single morning on October 18th, a force of 80 volunteers braved adverse weather to harvest 11,096 pounds of potatoes at the University of Wyoming’s Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center ...

The Mogilev region, a key agricultural hub in Belarus, is in the final stages of a remarkably productive root vegetable harvest. Initial reports indicate a substantial increase in yields, with the region ...

SANTIAGO, CHILE — The Chilean potato market is facing a sharp price drop, reaching the lowest levels in the past three years. The main reasons are record yields during the latest harvest ...

The recent data from the Unified Interdepartmental Statistical Information System (EMISS) presents a compelling narrative for the potato sector in Northwestern Russia. The standout headline is that the Kaliningrad region achieved the ...

The 2024 harvest season in Kirov Oblast is shaping up to be one for the record books. While many regions grapple with climatic volatility, farmers in this part of Russia are demonstrating ...

The 2025 growing season in the Netherlands has been defined by a dramatic north-south precipitation gradient, offering a clear illustration of rainfall's fundamental role in crop production. Data collected from AgroExact weather ...

In an era of volatile input costs and increasing climate pressures, the quest for the perfect potato variety has never been more critical. Haggard Stores Ltd., a cornerstone of Ireland's potato industry, ...

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 ...

For generations, the farmers of Linxi County’s Xiachang Village faced a common and crippling challenge: land fragmentation. Their fields were scattered, with the largest plot under two acres, making modern agricultural machinery ...

In the Manche region of France and across Europe's potato belt, the 2025 season has become a case study in agricultural market failure. Despite a record-breaking harvest, farmers are confronting a financial ...

While many regions grapple with volatility, the Melelenkovsky district in Russia's Vladimir region is consolidating its position as a potato production leader. Driven by a new generation of farmers, strategic state support, ...

Farmers in the Black Sea region are facing a classic agricultural paradox: agronomic success leading to financial distress. A combination of high yields and concentrated production has resulted in a potato surplus ...

According to Minister of Agriculture and Food Yuri Gorlov, Belarus is anticipating a significant agricultural recovery, with a potato harvest projected to reach 1 million tons—a 30% increase over 2024 levels. This rebound follows spring ...

The European potato industry is undergoing a significant contraction. As Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes starkly observes, the entire chain is resetting, with implications for every stakeholder from seed suppliers to lessors. This ...

The appearance of dark spots on potato foliage is more than an aesthetic issue—it's a critical distress signal indicating chemical damage, fungal invasion, or bacterial infection that can devastate yields if not ...