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The Evolution of Russian Potato Breeding: From Microtubers to High-Yield Varieties
Potato Breeding in Russia: A Long Road to Independence Potatoes are a staple in Russia, yet the country has long...
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Colomba Potatoes: The High-Yield Favorite Farmers Are Rushing to Plant
Colomba potatoes have emerged as a favorite among farmers and gardeners who value early harvests, impressive yields, and excellent taste....
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Russia Reduces Imported Potato Seeds by Over 90% in 2024: A Milestone in Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
Russia’s drive for agricultural self-sufficiency has taken a significant step forward in 2024 with a drastic reduction in the import...
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Preliminary Import Quotas for Agricultural Seeds in 2025: Insights and Implications
The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia recently outlined preliminary quotas for the import of agricultural seeds from unfriendly countries for...
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Half a Ton from One Are: The High-Yield, Delicious Potato Variety ‘Impala’
Potatoes remain one of the most important and versatile crops globally, especially in Russia, where they are a staple in...
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North Dakota’s 2024 Fresh Market Potato Trials: What Farmers Need to Know
Fresh Market Potato Trials: Advancing Cultivar Selection for 2024 In 2024, the North Dakota fresh market potato trials evaluated 30...
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“Red Lady” Potato: A Star Performer in Taste, Yield, and Drought Resistance
In the competitive world of potato farming, the "Red Lady" variety stands out as a reliable and delicious option. Introduced...
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Boosting Potato Yields in the Himalayas: How Innovative Technologies Are Helping Farmers in Nepal and Bhutan
In the mountainous regions of Nepal and Bhutan, where difficult terrain and unique climatic conditions shape agricultural practices, potatoes have...
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CRISPR-Crafted Potatoes: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Farming in the Face of Climate Change
As the global food supply faces mounting pressures from climate change, the need for resilient crops has never been greater....
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Purple Potatoes: A Tasty Ally in Cancer Prevention
When it comes to innovative ways to boost health, few would immediately think of potatoes. Yet, the striking purple potato...
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Solynta’s. True Potato Seeds: A Future of Potato Growing with Direct Sowing
For generations, potato farming has relied on traditional methods. However, a transformative leap forward is now taking place with the...
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Caribou Russet: The Potato Variety Transforming Maine’s Agricultural Landscape
Just nine years after its introduction, the Caribou Russet potato, developed by the University of Maine, is making significant waves...
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Argentina’s First Seed Potato Export: A Game-Changer for Latin American Agriculture
Argentina has reached a new milestone in the agricultural sector with the first-ever export of seed potatoes by HZPC América...
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Irish Potato Consumption Remains Strong Amidst Challenging Weather Conditions
Current Market Situation New season Queens potatoes have begun to appear in the market as they reach maturity. The introduction...
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Unprecedented Risks for Potato Growers: A Report from NEPG
The Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) has raised alarms about the unprecedented risks faced by potato farmers this year. Late...
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Calling all Potato Seed Producers, Potato Farmers, and Potato Enthusiasts to the 11th International scientific and practical forum on “Modern Methods of Seed Potato Production”
Calling all Potato Farmers and Seed Producers and Potato Enthusiasts to to attend the 11th International scientific and practical forum...
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Philippines’ NPRCRTC Ready to Transfer Potato Micropropagation Technology to Private Organizations
The Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC) is promoting the transfer of potato micropropagation technology to private...
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Exciting Update: Introducing the All-New POTATOES NEWS App!
We at POTATOES NEWS are thrilled to announce the release of our revamped application, now faster and more user-friendly than...
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Potato Variety Database in the UK: a tool for making informed choices of potato varieties
Seed potatoes from some regions of the UK are recognised as pest free material. Promoting domestic potato varieties, many organizations...
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Enjoy the spring harvest: the delicate charm of Primeur potatoes
With the arrival of spring, markets and grocery stores across France are adorned with fresh, tender potatoes of the highest...
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Changing landscapes: a new generation of high-performance potato varieties for American growers
With shrinking farmland and the need to improve growing efficiency, the newest high-yielding potato varieties from the Northwest Potato Variety...
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A new era in plant breeding: Ohalo’s “accelerated breeding” technology is a game changer for global agriculture
Ohalo's revolutionary Boosted Breeding™ technology promises to transform agriculture by significantly improving crop productivity and sustainability. This breakthrough could help...
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Potato revolution: Potato Research Institute pioneer Nowhere new GPT seed initiative
The Nowhere Potato Research Institute is breaking new ground by introducing true potato seed (GPT) technology to create industrial, table...
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Increasing potato yields: new disease-resistant varieties now available to Farrukhabadae farmers
Farrukhabad, known as the "potato belt", has long been a region where farmers invest heavily in the crop, often without...
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The success story of NIKA and its elite seed potatoes
NIKA LLC has been an innovator in the field of growing elite seed potatoes for more than three decades. Founded...
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