AGROTECHNOLOGY

Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that applying two soil bacteria together produces a significantly stronger effect on potato development than using either strain individually. Led by Benedict Albrechtsen from...

The Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, in collaboration with the Highland Agriculture Research Institute under the National Institute of Crop Science, held a "2026 Potato Regional Adaptability Test Field...

On June 12, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi made an official visit to Goesan County in Chungcheongbuk-do, one of South Korea's premier potato-producing regions, to mark World...

Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province, South Korea, has announced the full-scale launch of the "Support Project for an Excellent Model of Field Agriculture (Potato) Mechanization," aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of...

Jeongseon-gun in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is advancing a "Field Agriculture Mechanization Support Project" specifically for potato farming, aimed at boosting regional agricultural competitiveness and addressing severe rural labor shortages....

Welcome to the International Potato Tour in Irkutsk. As we examine best practices for modern potato production, we turn our attention to the innovative approaches employed by KFK Kichigin. By...

Brazil’s potato market is entering a period of increased supply as producers intensify harvesting activities during the country’s dry season crop. The expansion in production is expected to improve product...

More than 400 varieties of native Andean potatoes in Peru’s Huánuco region could disappear unless stronger measures are taken to support farmers, preserve traditional seeds, and improve rural economic conditions....

The Peruvian region of Huancavelica has taken a major step toward strengthening its agricultural economy with the launch of a new native potato processing plant in Acobamba. The project represents...

Biologist Gabdulkhay Samigullin from Naberezhnye Chelny has shared recommendations on proper potato hilling, noting that the frequency of the procedure depends on the potato variety, weather conditions, and the state...

Kazakhstan is taking a major step toward fertilizer self-sufficiency by building its first ammonium nitrate production plant. The project, valued at over 804 billion tenge, is expected to transform the...

Fat-Agro, an enterprise within the Bavaria group of companies, recently hosted Rudolf Schwartzel, an international seed potato expert and representative of the Swiss research center Agroscope, for a working visit....

Farmers in Agra (Uttar Pradesh, India) are facing a severe potato price crash, with cold storages packed and distress written across their faces. Despite assurances from the Horticulture Minister, prices...

Russia's mineral fertilizer industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Companies have abandoned the previous model, where products were created based on factory capabilities and then sold under the...

In January–April 2026, the median price of mineral fertilizers in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai reached 150 rubles, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year. At the same...

Following the great geographical discoveries of the 15th century, the global spread of food crops profoundly shaped human civilization. The potato stands as one of the most representative examples. Over...

Due to slow market activity, potatoes have remained in storage longer than usual, significantly increasing the risk of disease development. The dry harvest conditions of 2025 led to greater tuber...

The Boguslavsky cooperative in Sol-Iletsk has nearly sold out its remaining last year's potato harvest, with only 20 tons of the popular "Queen Anne" variety left. Thanks to fully automated...

Peasant farms in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast have overfulfilled their potato planting plan by 100.2%, with seed tubers planted across 202 hectares, according to the regional agricultural department. However, this...

Scientists at Gorsky State Agrarian University in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania have developed and patented two new potato varieties, "Farn" and "Adeon," after more than 16 years of painstaking...

Agricultural producers on Sakhalin Island have dramatically increased their use of Russian seed potatoes, with domestic varieties accounting for 93% of purchased planting material in 2026. According to the regional...

The branch of the Russian Agricultural Center (Rosselkhoztsentr) for the Novgorod and Pskov regions has begun planting potato microplants in its own greenhouse complex. This season, 22,000 microplants grown in...

After severe floods left many residents of Dagestan without planting materials and the ability to farm their land, the republic’s Ministry of Agriculture turned to the People’s Front for help....

Russian scientists from the Lorch Federal Research Center for Potatoes in the Moscow region have developed a new domestic potato variety named "Alpha." According to Gennady Krasnikov, President of the...

Professor Lim Young-seok from the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University conducted a training session on April 30 for local farmers at the Temporary Startup Support Center in...

As of May 26, agricultural producers in Russia’s Tyumen Region have planted potatoes across 5.5 thousand hectares, while vegetable crops occupy 841 hectares. In total, spring grain and leguminous crops,...

Russian researchers at the Lorch Federal Research Centre for Potato have developed a new potato variety named ‘Alpha’, which boasts strong resistance to a wide range of diseases and pests....

The General Company for Potato Seed Production in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen, has launched the spring season potato harvest across its fields and those of local farmers, marking a transformative moment...

By the start of this week, farmers in the Sosnovsky district had completed potato planting on 1,451 hectares out of a planned 1,565, with only a few fields remaining. Ideal...

On the farms of the Bryansk region, special attention is being paid to potatoes this year. In the agricultural enterprise of individual entrepreneur M.M. Dovgalyov, near the village of Vystrikovo,...

After more than sixteen years of meticulous research spanning multiple generations of students, master's candidates, and postgraduates, scientists at Gorsky State Agricultural University have secured exclusive rights to two original...

The Mogilev Region in Belarus has significantly exceeded its potato planting targets for the season. Initially planning to plant potatoes on 3,800 hectares, local farmers have actually cultivated nearly 10...

In Arkhangelsk, the agricultural complex "Lyubovskoye" located on the Left Bank is demonstrating how farming can flourish right within city limits. The enterprise has made import substitution its priority, focusing...

 Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has confirmed that maximum fertilizer prices will remain at 2022 levels throughout 2026, with no indexation planned. The decision is aimed at supporting domestic farmers...

Scientists at Perm Polytechnic University have developed a liquid bacterial additive for phosphate fertilizers that addresses a critical inefficiency in agriculture. Up to 75% of phosphorus applied as fertilizer is...

 At the Department of Agronomic, Biological Chemistry and Radiology of the Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, researchers are actively working on a project titled "Development of...

Since August 2025, a groundbreaking facility at the Jiufeng coal-fired power plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, has been capturing flue gas and converting it into mineral fertilizer. Developed by Jiangsu...

As of May 20, 2026, Russian diammonium phosphate (DAP) is the most expensive fertilizer on the Vietnamese market, significantly outpacing its competitors. Russian DAP is priced at 1,245,000 VND per...

As part of the International Potato Tour, our delegation visited a unique scientific institution — the Kamchatka Agricultural Research Institute, a branch of the Federal Research Center "N.I. Vavilov All-Russian...

The European Union has taken steps to mitigate the fertilizer supply crisis by reducing customs duties on imports from a number of countries. However, Russia and Belarus were not included...

Fertilizer prices in Europe have increased by 70% since 2024 amid rising energy costs, according to European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security Christophe Hansen. "The more expensive energy becomes,...

The Russian gardening products market is experiencing a significant shift as demand for specialized fertilizers continues to grow — including products designed for specific crops and ornamental plants. This trend...

European Union countries significantly increased their purchases of Russian fertilizers in March 2026, with imports nearly doubling compared to February. According to Eurostat data analyzed by RIA Novosti, the total...

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Stavropol Territory has established demonstration potato plantings in the Predgorny District, known as the region's potato capital. The trials are taking place at the...

Severe Frost Devastates Potato Cultivation in Central Argentina: A Comprehensive Analysis of Agronomic Impacts, Economic Fallout, and Systemic Climate Vulnerability Introduction to the May 2026 Agricultural Crisis The agricultural landscape...

The first batch of seed potatoes, weighing 16 tons, has arrived in Dagestan from the Astrakhan region. The shipment, initiated by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and sent by farmer...

As the vegetable planting season kicks off in Biysk, a sudden and prolonged cold snap in the Altai region has left some gardeners worried about their future harvest. However, according...

Canada has extended the plant breeders' rights protection period for potatoes from 20 to 25 years, following updates to the country's legislation announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and...

Gardeners in the Ussuriysky Urban District are advised not to delay potato planting, not to skimp on seed material, and to pay close attention to crop rotation. According to Dmitry...

Gardeners and agricultural producers in the Sverdlovsk region are beginning to replace conventional potato varieties with new, unconventional ones, including those with purple tubers. During a press conference, Nikita Zezin,...