Harvesting

In Cristalina, Brazil—one of the country’s key potato-growing regions—only about 40% of the expected potato crop is projected to be harvested by the end of the season. The planting period, which began...

Wisconsin remains a powerhouse in U.S. potato production, ranking third nationally with 26 million cwt (hundredweight) produced in 2024, according to the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA). While this marks a slight decrease...

Farmers in Plateau State’s Mangu and Bokkos LGAs are experiencing one of their most successful Irish potato harvests in years, even as security threats persist. Early and consistent rainfall in...

Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod’s Gorodetsky District are celebrating a bumper potato crop, with early varieties maturing in just 50–60 days. Agronomists determine harvest readiness by monitoring dried foliage and firm...

Agricultural enterprises in Chita Municipal District have started digging up early potatoes, with 240 tons already harvested from 8 hectares, according to Marina Kuznetsova, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Zabaikalsky Krai....

The Bryansk region is experiencing a record-breaking potato harvest, with total cultivation area expanding to 34,700 hectares—4,000 hectares more than last year. Key districts, including Zhiryatinsky (375 centners/ha), as well as Pogarsky, Klintsovsky, Navlinsky,...

Farmers in Kunyinsky District have made the difficult decision to start potato harvest 2-3 weeks early after persistent rainfall waterlogged fields, district head Oleg Lebedev announced via Telegram. With another week of...

Farmers in Omsk Oblast have launched this year’s harvest campaign earlier than in 2014, working around the clock to maximize output. Grain combines are processing up to 180 tons per day, unloading 20 times daily,...

Agricultural workers from the Lenin Agricultural Production Cooperative in Lukhovitsy have begun this year’s potato harvest, targeting a yield of 30,000 tons, in line with initial plans. The process is being carried out...

Novosibirsk farmers are facing significant challenges due to abnormally high rainfall in August, leading to waterlogged soils that threaten potato yields. The West Siberian Hydrometeorological Center forecasts a brief dry spell, prompting agronomists to urge immediate...

As potato growers prepare for the 2025 harvest season, understanding the precise moment to dig up tubers becomes critical for maximizing both yield and storage potential. Research shows that properly timed...

Researchers at the Komi Scientific Center (Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences) have achieved a significant milestone with their newly patented 'Pechera' potato (Patent #14077, July 2025). This remarkable variety demonstrates...

August marks a critical phase in potato cultivation when Colorado potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) produce their most destructive late-season generation. Research shows: A single female can lay 500+ eggs during summer (University of...

Farmers in the Omsk region have made significant strides in their early harvest season, collecting 2.1 thousand tons of potatoes alongside 800 tons of beets and carrots, according to Governor Vitaly Khotsenko. This...

Agricultural experts in Belarus remain optimistic about the 2025 potato harvest, projecting yields comparable to last year’s 430 quintals (43 metric tons) per hectare. Some farms are even aiming for...

Cristalina, a key potato-producing region in Goiás, Brazil, is expected to harvest around 40% of its crop by the end of July, with peak activity occurring between late July and August....

This year’s first batch of Comber potatoes will hit Northern Ireland’s shelves on June 11th, just 24 hours after being harvested in North Down—a notable achievement given last year’s late June harvest. Wilson’s...

The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous years. According to the Interprofesional de la Patata de Castilla y...

As the sun rises over the Comarca de Las Vegas, a team of seven farmers has already been hard at work since the early hours, harvesting potatoes using state-of-the-art machinery....

The new potato harvest in Italy’s Guà region, spanning Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, has begun with promising quality despite a 20% decline in yields compared to previous years. The favorable climate—characterized by...

Farmers in Yen Dung District, Bac Giang, are reaping significant profits from processing potatoes, with net earnings reaching 3.5 million VND per sao (approximately $150 per 360 m²). This success comes from structured...

According to economist Luza Baiguzina, August is expected to bring significant price reductions for key agricultural products in Russia, driven by the influx of fresh harvests. Potatoes, a staple crop,...

For years, farmers debated whether removing potato foliage before harvest was necessary. However, agronomic research and field experience now confirm its importance. Ksenia Davydova, an agronomist with 20 years of experience,...

Farmers and agronomists in Altai Krai have kicked off the early harvest season, with promising results for potatoes, vegetables, and melons. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, "Russky Ovosch" in Pervomaysky District was...

Seasonal agricultural labor remains a vital part of the farming economy, providing temporary employment for thousands of workers. According to recent reports from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection,...

Kaliningrad’s farmers will begin delivering locally grown young potatoes to store shelves in the next one to two weeks, according to Alexey Yelayev, deputy director of the Spar retail chain....

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Russia has already harvested 240,000 tons of potatoes by mid-July—a 64,000-ton increase (+36%) over the same period in 2023. Leading regions include Astrakhan, Krasnodar, and Stavropol, with active harvesting...

Calbee Inc. is set to launch its latest limited-edition thick-cut potato chip, “Potato Sensation. Savory Hokkaido Kelp Soy Sauce Flavor,” on January 20, 2025, in convenience stores nationwide, followed by broader retail...

In North Korea’s inland regions, such as South Pyongan and Hwanghae provinces, farmers typically plant potatoes in mid-March and harvest them after the summer solstice (June 21). However, reports from...

Farmers in Tatarstan are facing significant challenges due to unusually high rainfall in the early summer of 2025. Mintalip Minekhanov, a potato farmer in Tukayevsky District, warns that excessive moisture...

Farmers in the Astrakhan region have begun harvesting early potato varieties, as reported by Governor Igor Babushkin. In the Kharbalinsky district—one of the region’s key potato-growing areas—agronomist Azat Karagushev’s fields...

Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the area. This year, potato plantations cover over 6,200 hectares, marking a 10% increase compared to...

The Austrian early potato season is off to a strong start, with planting area increasing by 22% compared to 2023, according to Florian Kugler of Dorfinger KG. Optimal growing conditions—including mild...

The Astrakhan Region is on track to achieve a record potato harvest in 2024, building on the success of previous years. In 2023, over 52,000 tons of potatoes were harvested...

Farmers in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia’s Middle Urals are gearing up for an early potato harvest in July, thanks to the increasing adoption of early-maturing varieties. Despite unfavorable weather...

In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy Seven, for a hands-on farming experience. Around 1,700 participants harvested potatoes (Kitakari...

The 2024 potato season has started unusually early, with strong crop growth driven by favorable weather conditions. "We’re actually too early," says commission agent Jaap Eerland, noting that while current...

The much-anticipated harvest season for the specialty "Maru-Aka" potatoes in Akitsu, Higashihiroshima, has finally reached its peak. While this year’s cooler spring delayed harvesting by about a week compared to...

Hatay’s agricultural sector is bustling as the potato harvest begins. Abdurrahman Türkmen, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, recently visited local farmers to assess yields and discuss production challenges. According...

On May 23, farmers in Changli County, Hebei Province, began harvesting potatoes, marking the start of the season for supplying fresh produce to markets. The region, known for its fertile...

June marks the peak harvest season in Shibing County’s Yangliutang Town, where farmers in Diba Village are reaping the rewards of their hard work. Over 100 acres of potatoes have...

In Jianyang District’s Jukou Town, potato farming is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the adoption of mechanized harvesting. On May 27, the Huxiao Village Cooperative deployed a medium-sized potato...

The potato harvest season has begun in Astrakhan Oblast, one of Russia’s leading potato-producing regions. Farmers like Karen Muradyan, an agronomist from the Kharabalinsky District, are busy gathering early potatoes. Despite late spring...

Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the start of the year, following an alarming 92% increase over the past...

The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German early potato season. According to Lothar Meyer, an early potato...

Patatas Meléndez, a dominant force in Spain’s potato industry, has set an ambitious goal: to become Europe’s leading potato supplier. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company has transformed its Medina...

The Directorate of Agriculture in Duhok, Iraq, has projected a massive potato harvest of 600,000 tons for 2024, following the cultivation of 48,000 hectares. According to Duhok Agriculture Director Ahmed Jameel, this yield underscores...

Planting operations for the 2025 potato season in Ireland have concluded earlier than last year, marking a significant improvement over 2024’s weather-related delays. According to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA),...

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 2025 potato harvest of 7.5 million tons, a rebound from 2024’s decline but still below the record 8.2 million tons achieved in 2023 (Rosstat). The Potato...

As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some relief from soaring retail prices. However, the potato market remains...