Growing seeds

At the recent British Potato Industry Event, the GB Potatoes debate, provocatively titled "Has the Maris Piper had its day...

In the narrative of agricultural innovation, the path from lab to field often runs through the world's most challenging growing...

Russia's largest vertically integrated agri-holding, Miratorg, has taken a major strategic leap by publicly launching its proprietary potato seed, including...

For generations, potato farmers in the Indo-Gangetic plains have faced an agonizing, annual cycle of boom and bust. Lush fields...

In a significant development for Russian agriculture, Novgorod Oblast has emerged as the leading potato producer in the Northwestern Federal...

In Sri Lanka's central highlands, the climate crisis is not a future projection but a present-day agricultural collapse. Recent catastrophic...

The first shipment of a new potato variety, 'Ganken No.9', has cleared customs in China, bound for Jakarta. Developed by...

For centuries, potato propagation has been an act of cloning: cutting and replanting tubers. This method carries burdens: bulky, perishable...

In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to...

The Astrakhan region, characterized by a dry, continental climate with hot summers and often poor soil quality, presents significant challenges...

The 'Riviera' potato has garnered significant attention as an ultra-early variety, promising a harvest of new potatoes just 45 days...

A stark warning from a leading Russian potato producer, Nikolai Yuzefov, owner of a 7,200-hectare farm in the Rostov region,...

California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of...

For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is...

The retirement of Dr. S.K. Luthra after 36 years of service is not merely a personnel change; it is a...

Hybrid potato breeding is poised to revolutionize the global potato value chain, moving propagation from the field to the lab....

Mahindra HZPC, a key player in India's seed potato sector, is poised to make a significant impact at the Global...

In the heart of India's agricultural belt, a quiet revolution in potato cultivation is underway. Harvinder Singh, founder of Noor...

The Arkhangelsk region, a territory more commonly associated with its northern climate than with agricultural output, is making a strategic...

A recent incident in the state of Victoria, Australia, has provided a real-world test of biosecurity systems. Agriculture Victoria confirmed...

In a global French fry market projected to grow from USD 18 billion to USD 24 billion by 2030, the...

Strategic investments in variety trials and market development are paying off, driving a significant rebound in U.S. seed potato exports...

In an era of increasing climate volatility and transnational disease pressure, the security of a nation's seed system is paramount...

The launch of a domestic french fry industry in Russia represents one of the most ambitious agricultural import substitution projects...

A glimpse into a major seed potato operation reveals the precision, scale, and diverse career opportunities that define the modern...

An international agricultural partnership yields impressive data on potato seed resilience and the power of cultural exchange in modern farming....

For potato growers, the harvest is not the end of the season; it's the beginning of the next. The careful...

In a significant move to bolster regional agriculture, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has announced two new subsidy programs with...

Central Asia's growing demand for quality seed potato, compounded by logistical disruptions from the war in Ukraine, has catalyzed a...

For decades, a primary constraint on potato yields across Sub-Saharan Africa has been the severe shortage of high-quality, certified seed....

For 160 years, Cornell University's potato breeding program has served as a cornerstone of American agricultural innovation, developing varieties that...

In a significant step for regional potato cultivation, Seosan City, Chungcheongnam-do, has announced the production of over 30 metric tons...

The remarkable global success of Orion's "fresh potato chips" – with cumulative sales exceeding ₩4 trillion – is not just...

A former urban professional is leveraging cutting-edge aeroponics technology to achieve unprecedented yields in seed potato propagation, slashing disease risk...

A recent government initiative in South Sulawesi distributes 350,000 potato seeds to local farmers, aiming to boost productivity and food...

A groundbreaking initiative in India is leveraging advanced aeroponics technology to tackle the persistent challenges of potato seed production. This...

A farmer in Volgograd recently received a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from Udmurtia. However, the labels lacked crucial information:...

Arkhangelsk Oblast has positioned itself as a leader in the production of elite seed potatoes, thanks to its favorable phytosanitary...

The Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, recently detected a violation involving a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes delivered to a farm in Volgograd Oblast. The...

Russia’s agricultural sector struggles with a critical shortage of high-quality seed potatoes. According to the Russian Grain Union, the country’s...

In 2025, Russia experienced an unexpected potato shortage, despite farmers expanding planting areas by 10,000 hectares, which was expected to yield...

Russia’s potato industry is on the brink of a major transformation. According to environmental expert Ilya Rybalchenko, the country is...

Agroholding "Miratorg" has taken a major step toward self-sufficiency in potato production by planting 180,000 micro-tubers grown in laboratory conditions in Kaliningrad’s open fields....

In Zhangjiachuan County’s Liujia Village, farmers are busy planting virus-free potato seed tubers, marking the start of a promising growing...

Potatoes are a staple crop worldwide, but viral and bacterial diseases can drastically reduce yields. Disease-free seed potatoes, produced through...

In 2025, a collaborative effort between the Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station and the Kaizhou District Agricultural Development Service Center established a 105-mu (≈7 ha)...

In the 2024-2025 winter crop, Viettrans Logistics JSC, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, successfully implemented a large-scale potato farming model in Nông Cống...

In a significant step toward seed renewal and agricultural resilience, 25,000 kg of second-generation Picasso seed potatoes have been distributed to farmers...

Stavropol Krai has received a significant shipment of high-quality seed potatoes from North Ossetia-Alania, reinforcing regional potato farming efforts. Before...