Seeds

While potatoes dominate Russian fields, a new contender is emerging—sweet potato (batat). According to Zulu Ramazanov, a farmer from the...

For years, farmers believed that plucking potato flowers would redirect energy toward tuber development, increasing yields. However, scientific studies and...

At the Institute of Agro-Biotechnologies in Syktyvkar, scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on soil enrichment techniques to maximize potato yields....

The 2024 organic potato season is shaping up to be a strong one, with many fields nearing optimal sizing due...

At the *Belagro-2025* exhibition in Minsk, scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus showcased groundbreaking advancements in potato breeding, including the eye-catching "Wildberries" variety....

In 2025, Calbee initiated a trial program in two Japanese elementary schools—Setagaya’s Nakazato Elementary and Osaka’s Toyosaki Elementary—where around 80 students cultivated potatoes...

Seosan City, a key potato-producing region in South Korea, has taken a major step toward securing the future of its...

In Pskov Oblast, a unique initiative is underway to bring back old potato varieties, driven by the Velikie Luki State...

Uzbekistan and Egypt have taken a major step toward strengthening agricultural cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on...

The small Breton town of Plœuc-L’Hermitage has earned national recognition as its beloved La Pomme de Terre en Fête (Potato Festival) was...

Farmers in southern Russia—including Kabardino-Balkaria, Stavropol, and Krasnodar—have begun selective harvesting of new-season potatoes. However, prices are significantly lower than...

Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the area. This...

Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb FRC RAS) have developed an innovative method...

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

Black potatoes (Purvasuka) are becoming a profitable crop for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural entrepreneurs. With a short harvest period of...

In Feicheng’s Wangzhuang Town, farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest—not of ordinary potatoes, but of vibrant colored varieties like "Black Diamond" and...

In Egypt, a "purple fever" is sweeping markets as consumers rush to buy purple potatoes, touted for their weight-loss and...

Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory...

Plants may unknowingly sabotage themselves by sending signals that awaken dormant pests. A team of scientists from Kobe University, led...

Researchers at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland, led by Dr. Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of the Centre for Advanced...

Southern Russian regions, including Kabardino-Balkaria, Stavropol, and Krasnodar, have begun selective harvesting of early potatoes. However, farmers report disappointing prices—just 50–60...

The Volgograd branch of Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia's agricultural watchdog) detected a violation involving 20 metric tons of seed potatoes imported from Yaroslavl. The packaging failed...

Sergey Chechulin, head of the peasant farm "Kalina" in Kaliningrad’s Chernyakhovsky district, has raised concerns over a sharp decline in...

In Dingxi’s Anding District, known as China’s "Potato Capital," farmers are embracing a new season with free high-quality seed potatoes....

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...

Farmers and agricultural organizations in the Khabarovsk region are significantly expanding potato cultivation this year. The total planted area is...

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

A joint venture between Chinese investor Feng Xianjin (49%) and former Priozersk District head Sergey Doroshchuk (51%) is set to...

The UK government has taken a major step toward adopting gene-edited crops by implementing secondary legislation under the Genetic Technology (Precision...

Legacy, innovation, and new nutritional horizons — an interview with Chilean breeder Boris Contreras https://youtu.be/wLbdTVNbWa4 The Contreras potato story began...

According to recent data from Avito, seed potatoes in Chelyabinsk Oblast are being sold at consistent rates: Rozara variety (small tubers) – 500...

Wisconsin’s potato industry is a powerhouse, contributing $320 million annually and ranking as the third-largest potato producer in the U.S., according to the latest...

Potatoes are the world’s third most important food crop, feeding over a billion people. Yet, traditional potato farming remains stuck...

Since Brexit, the EU has banned seed potato imports from the UK, disrupting a once-thriving trade. Before 2021, Scotland supplied...

The agricultural world has just witnessed a historic milestone with the granting of plant breeders' rights for the first-ever skin-transplant...

In a significant leap forward for Pakistan’s agricultural sector, a partnership with South Korea has been established to produce high-quality...

Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production....

In Kenya, potato farmers are grappling with a pressing issue—lack of access to affordable, certified seeds. Despite potatoes being a...

Seed potatoes are the foundation of a successful potato crop. Good handling and preparation practices not only protect seed health...

Farmers and agricultural enterprises in the Leningrad Region have set the stage for a strong planting season by storing 16,000...

The quality of seed potatoes directly influences crop yield, plant health, and farm productivity. High-quality seed potatoes not only allow...

On March 5–6, 2025, the city of Cheboksary, capital of Chuvashia, hosted the XVII Interregional Agricultural Exhibition, an event that...

On March 31, 2025, the Kostroma branch of the Tver Testing Laboratory of the Federal Center for Animal Health Protection...

The Moscow region continues to assert its leadership in Russian agriculture by producing between 60,000 and 65,000 tons of seed...

In the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, the price of seed potatoes has reached an all-time high: up to 500 rubles...

Despite being a global staple feeding over 1.3 billion people, the potato has long resisted major breeding improvements due to...

“Spring marks the year’s beginning, and farming leads the way.” In Zhangbei County, Hebei Province, this ancient wisdom is alive...

China’s potato industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the center of this revolution is Gannongshu No. 7,...

On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in...