AGROTECHNOLOGY
Beyond Breeding: Resource-Saving Technologies and Biological Inputs in Polish Potato Production Alongside breeding advances, Polish potato farming is increasingly embracing technologies aimed at saving resources and improving crop resilience. A notable example is the ploughless, or “no-plough,” cultivation…
The digging unit of a potato harvester lifts the crop, but the sieving webs decide how much soil, clods and damage reach the store.…
Growers often treat nitrogen rate as a field-level decision. Trial data show it is just as much a varietal one — early-maturing cultivars plateau…
Growers who expand their potato area face a costly choice between a trailed and a self-propelled harvester. Farm size, soil, labour and the cost…
A discussion among Russian potato growers puts soil ripeness, not extra tillage, at the centre of clod-free harvesting. It also exposes the capacity problem…
Alternaria solani (Early Blight): Symptoms, ID and Control Meta Description: How to identify early blight on potato and tomato, tell it apart from late…
Martin Jansen Klomp, who leads the French Fries sector business team at Royal HZPC Group, spent several weeks in China meeting the partners who…
A slight and short-term increase in wholesale potato prices has been recorded in the Brazilian market, caused by rainfall in key production regions. However,…
United States, Wisconsin. Across most of Wisconsin’s potato-growing areas, accumulated Disease Severity Values (DSVs) have reached or passed the action threshold of 18. That…
On November 23–24, 2026, Moscow will host one of the most significant events in agriculture — the Third International Conference “Prospects for the Development…
Historically, potatoes remain one of the main agricultural crops in Kyrgyzstan, ensuring not only the country’s food security but also offering significant export potential.…
Reporting on agricultural innovations, biostimulants, and sustainable farming technology The use of biostimulants during the planting phase is a rapidly growing trend in global…
The Pavlodar Region has long earned its reputation as the primary vegetable basket of Kazakhstan. However, conventional wisdom dictates that successful potato farming here…
As part of our “International Potato Tour,” we head to the Pavlodar region to take an inside look at the realities of modern vegetable…
Peruvian nutrition scientist Dr. Gabriela Burgos has received widespread international recognition for her pioneering work in developing biofortified potato varieties. Her innovative research aims…
Since the beginning of the year through mid-June, the Volgograd branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Center for Quality Assessment of Agricultural Products”…
Welcome to the International Potato Tour in Irkutsk. As we examine best practices for modern potato production, we turn our attention to the innovative…
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…
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…
The Peruvian region of Huancavelica has taken a major step toward strengthening its agricultural economy with the launch of a new native potato processing…
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…
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…
As part of the International Potato Tour, our delegation visited a unique scientific institution — the Kamchatka Agricultural Research Institute, a branch of 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…
Gardeners in the Ussuriysky Urban District are advised not to delay potato planting, not to skimp on seed material, and to pay close attention…
The potato market in Brazil is experiencing a strong rebound. In the city of Belo Horizonte (BH), the capital of the state of Minas…
Recent intense frosts have struck the agricultural regions of central Argentina, causing varying degrees of damage to potato fields. The most significant impacts have…
For years, Shangi has remained Kenya’s favorite potato variety loved by farmers for its fast maturity and by consumers for its taste and cooking…
Many gardeners believe the higher the soil ridge around potato plants, the better the yield. However, experts from Kazan Federal University and Rosselkhoztsentr warn…
As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), a key meeting with farmers was held in Azerbaijan, bringing together growers, agronomists, and industry representatives…
Reliable access to high-quality seed is the cornerstone of productivity, profitability, and resilience in the potato sector. To support this fundamental need, the United…
Solynta, the Dutch innovator based in Wageningen, has entered a new growth phase following a majority investment from the international German family business EW…
In the high-stakes world of the International Potato Tour, one name is cutting through the noise: Binom. Led by the uncompromising Andrey Porechniy, the…
Agriculture in Kenya is undergoing a quiet revolution. A new generation is stepping up Gen Z innovators who are redefining farming, bringing science, technology…
When Shivani Bhanvadia describes the potato as her “profession and passion,” she speaks from a journey that spans continents, disciplines, and the entire value…
East Africa’s potato sector just hit a major milestone. The International Potato Center (CIP) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Potato Breeding Hub in Tigoni, designed…
Cheboksary — As part of the large-scale international potato tour and the specialized “Potato-2026” exhibition, immense attention is traditionally paid to phytosanitary security issues.…
In early 2026, the global potato market is under pressure from climate extremes, intense price competition, and currency volatility. The European Union is seeing…
International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has a growing potato sector, with…
As part of the International Potato Tour, our team visited Egypt — one of the key countries in global potato exports. A central point…
The agricultural sector of Pakistan is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by the need to shift from extensive farming methods to high-tech production…
Argentina’s agricultural sector continues to generate striking stories of transformation driven by private initiative and long-term vision. One of the most notable examples comes…
The POTATO 2.0 podcast is now officially available on Apple Podcasts, making it easy for iPhone users around the world to listen, subscribe, and…
India’s potato sector is increasingly becoming a source not only of production volume, but also of practical, scalable innovation. One of the strongest examples…
Punjab Province | January 24–28 Founder of the International Potato Tour, Viktor Kovalev, continues to expand the geography of the project and will travel…
Viktor Kovalev, founder of the International Potato Tour (IPT), invites professionals from across the potato value chain to come together at the most important…
By the end of 2025, the potato world has changed—and we are leading the evolution. Potatoes.news and the International Potato Tour have grown from…
Islamabad/Pakpattan – The global potato industry is turning its eyes toward South Asia as Mr. Viktor Kovalev, Founder of Potato News Magazine and Director…
Potatoes are no longer a crop where “one treatment is enough.” Weeds steal moisture and nutrients at the most critical early stages, diseases destroy…
The concept of planting potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in autumn for a late-spring harvest presents a compelling agronomic challenge with potential economic rewards. The core…
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