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https://youtu.be/uynltgKUO4c When people think of Russia’s Far East, they often picture active volcanoes, vast oceans, and rich fisheries. However, the region is rapidly carving out a reputation for something else...

The International Potato Tour continues its journey across the world's key potato-growing regions. Our mission is to connect industry professionals, study best practices on the ground, and discover new growth...

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 International Potato Tour (IPT) project continues its massive journey across the planet. Behind us are successful expeditions in Egypt, Pakistan, the Caucasus countries, and Turkey. We are not just...

HOST: Viktor Kovalev (Global Market and Strategy)PROJECT: International Potato Tour 2026PARTICIPANTS:Kristof Wallays — AgristoIrakli Kordadze — FrixxPeter Van Dael — Roger & Roger (Croky brand) In Tbilisi, the capital of...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), we visited a unique and highly advanced potato production enterprise in Ankara, Turkey. This facility is not just another greenhouse operation—it is...

https://youtu.be/eCzAlKCeH_E Armenia’s potato sector reflects a complex mix of tradition, resilience, and structural limitations. Unlike large-scale farming systems seen in many countries, Armenian agriculture is dominated by smallholder farms, where...

https://youtu.be/cAABCGKnBoI The potato industry in Armenia continues to rely on dedicated farmers who combine tradition with practical innovation. One such grower, with more than two decades of experience, offers a...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES.NEWS team visited potato-growing regions of Armenia to explore real field conditions, farmer challenges, and technological gaps. The discussions revealed a...

The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to expand global cooperation and is proud to introduce a new technology partner — MATTON Machinery. This partnership brings together technology and expertise to...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), a key meeting with farmers was held in Azerbaijan, bringing together growers, agronomists, and industry representatives to discuss real challenges in potato...

The current state of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Azerbaijan is characterized by deep transformation, in which potato farming occupies one of the central positions. As part of...

https://youtu.be/k1kvaqfRUpI As part of the International Potato Tour, the POTATOES NEWS team visited the village of Duygali in the Shamkir district of Azerbaijan — one of the country’s key potato-producing...

ntroduction: A Sector at a Turning Point Armenia’s agricultural sector is undergoing a structural transformation. The shift from traditional farming practices to technology-driven agribusiness models is no longer optional—it is...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES NEWS team continues to explore emerging potato-growing regions and real production environments. The next stop is Azerbaijan — a country...

Material prepared within the framework of the International Potato Tour (IPT) During the Georgian stage of the International Potato Tour, the team conducted an in-depth discussion with farmer Grigori Karagezov,...

The international media platform POTATOES NEWS announces a new strategic partnership in the South Caucasus region. EMA AGRO MMC, one of the leading agricultural technology suppliers in AZERBAIJAN, has officially...

The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to expand its global network of strategic partners. One of the key new partnerships is with Genta Tarım, a leading agricultural technology company that...

Tbilisi, Georgia — IOTO AGRO LLC has officially joined the International Potato Tour (IPT) as a regional partner in the Republic of Georgia, marking an important milestone in the project’s...

The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to expand its global partner network across Eurasia. In 2026, Sapsan Trade LLC officially joined the project as a regional partner in the Republic...

https://youtu.be/RDlTr10fAvc The International Potato Tour continues its march across the country's key agricultural regions. Supported by the general partner, "Avgust" company, and strategic partners "Binom" and "Agrotrade" Group, the expedition...

The International Potato Tour continues its expedition across key growing regions, recently arriving in the snow-covered village of Borshchevoye, Tambov region. To understand the current climate of the industry, Potatoes...

As part of the International Potato Tour, we continue to meet unique producers who prove that success in the agricultural market depends not only on sown areas but also on...

Cheboksary, March 4-5, 2026 — As part of the XVIII Interregional Industry Exhibition "Potato-2026", leading market players, breeders, and agribusiness representatives traditionally gathered. One of the key events of the...

https://youtu.be/CoyUWKGuIiA CAIRO, EGYPT – In a recent deep-dive interview conducted as part of the International Potato Tour, industry experts discussed the rapid evolution of Egypt’s potato landscape. From a historic...

https://youtu.be/9nyaSmUaeTc As part of the International Potato Tour, our team visited the Potato Research Institute, Sahiwal — one of Pakistan’s key scientific centers dedicated exclusively to potato research. Located in...

From March 20 to April 20, we are offering two exclusive spots to join our International Potato Tour through key agro-industrial regions of the South Caucasus and Turkey. Over the...

https://youtu.be/GZSouDRgFyM As part of the International Potato Tour, participants were invited behind the scenes of the research center operated by August. The visit offered a rare look at how crop...

International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is one of the key potato-producing countries in Central Asia, with vast...

By the International Potato Tour Team Location: Sharjah/Dubai, UAE Date: February 2026 The United Arab Emirates has long been a crossroads of global trade, but nowhere is this more evident...

International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Armenia. Armenia has strong traditions in potato cultivation, favorable agro-climatic conditions in mountainous regions,...

International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Georgia. Georgia plays an increasingly important role in the regional potato sector, combining traditional...

The potato industry is changing faster than ever before. Climate pressure, rising production costs, seed availability, processing demand, and market consolidation are forcing growers and processors to rethink old models....

This week, Viktor Kovalev, founder of POTATOES NEWS and the International Potato Tour (IPT), is heading to the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of his visit is to strengthen connections...

POTATOES NEWS and the International Potato Tour sincerely thank JAAP Agro for the professional organization and coordination of our recent visit to Egypt. Thanks to the efforts of the JAAP...

International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Turkey. Turkey is one of the key potato-producing countries in Eurasia, with a strong...

As part of the ongoing International Potato Tour (IPT), our team visited Pakistan — a country with dynamic agricultural potential and distinctive characteristics in the potato sector. The trip combined...

POTATOES NEWS and the International Potato Tour are proud to announce a strategic regional partnership with Green Perfect Plant (GPP) in Pakistan. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our...

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 management models. At the heart of...

Potato cultivation in Pakistan during the 2024–2026 period represents one of the most dynamic yet structurally vulnerable sectors of the country's agricultural economy. As the fourth most significant food crop...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), we met Krishna Pandit, founder of Fry and Bake, during Day 2 at the Expo. Fry and Bake is an Indian manufacturer...

International Potato Tour — India | Potato Summit, Delhi At the Potato Summit in Delhi, the International Potato Tour continues its mission: meeting the people who are building the real...

Potatoes.News report as part of the International Potato Tour — India. During the International Potato Tour in India, we visited the production site of Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL)...

Punjab Province | January 24–28 Founder of the International Potato Tour, Viktor Kovalev, continues to expand the geography of the project and will travel to Pakistan, to the country’s key...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), Viktor Kovalev recorded an interview with Rajni Gupta, Country Head – Agristo India, during Potato Summit in Delhi (Day 2). The conversation...

On the second day of the Potato Summit in Delhi, the International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) team continued its interview series with key players in India’s potato industry. One...

During the International Potato Tour (IPT) in India at the Global Potato Summit in Delhi, we interviewed Moustafa Dessouki, Regional Sales Director – MENA at Agristo NV. Dessouki explains that...

Avgust has released a two-part podcast focused on potato cultivation in Kazakhstan. The discussion highlights the current state of the crop, the key specifics of the past season, practical growing...

During the International Potato Tour in India, our team visited the Delhi Potato Summit, where we met one of the most memorable voices in the potato processing scene: Ms. Avanti...

During the International Potato Tour in India, we visited the Indian Potato Summit and spoke at the GRIMME × Shaktiman stand about one of the most practical questions in farm...