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In a significant agricultural achievement, the Rangpur region of Bangladesh has exceeded its potato cultivation target by 1% for the...

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

In a compelling example of cross-disciplinary innovation, scientists at Moscow State University (MSU) have repurposed a well-known agricultural adversary—the Potato Virus...

In the remote settlement of Turukhansk, located in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai within the Arctic Circle, local authorities recently levied significant...

The expansion of protected winter potato cultivation represents a significant opportunity for farm income diversification, leveraging the crop's preference for...

In the Samrye region of South Korea, watermelon farmers grappled with a common post-harvest dilemma: selecting a second crop that...

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

A remarkable agricultural transformation is underway in Nayong County, Guizhou Province. Where local potato farmers once harvested 15,000 to 18,750...

A groundbreaking research initiative in Arkansas is taking direct aim at a critical frontier for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA): moving beyond...

The potato, long a staple of global diets, is at the epicenter of a profound agricultural transformation. Driven by converging...

The explosive popularity of specialized snacks like Calbee's Honey Butter Chips is not a random food fad; it is a...

The demographic clock is ticking loudly across global agriculture, and the potato sector, with its high capital and expertise demands,...

Foreword (Potatoes.News) Foreword (Potatoes.News)In 2025, Lamb Weston marks its 75th anniversary while making an important move in Asia: entering Singapore’s...

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

During the International Potato Tour (IPT) in India at the Global Potato Summit in Delhi, we interviewed Moustafa Dessouki, Regional...

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

For over a century, potato breeding has been constrained by the crop's biological blueprint: complex tetraploid genetics and the cumbersome...

December 2025 marked a landmark event for the agricultural media industry. The "International Potato Tour" project, created by Potatoes News...

For growers of early-maturing potato varieties, timing is everything. The strategy is simple: beat the main harvest to market, capture...

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

In the heart of Punjab's Doaba region, a textbook example of agricultural success has triggered a financial crisis. Farmers are...

The recent bankruptcy of Netherlands-based CêlaVíta, a pioneer in chilled convenience potato products since 1967, is more than a corporate...

For global agricultural professionals, the challenge of converting raw yield into stable, high-margin income is universal. A powerful model is...

For potato producers, understanding end-market dynamics is as crucial as managing a healthy crop. A detailed snapshot from leading Southeastern...

European potato starch producers are navigating a season of plenty that presents a complex set of challenges. Driven by a...

The recent announcement by Better Made Snack Foods to launch standalone seasoning shakers—featuring flavors like Barbecue, Red Hot, and Sour...

Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato processing industry, is facing a classic agricultural challenge: a remarkable harvest creating significant market...

In a powerful signal to the agricultural sector, two global agri-food leaders, McCain Foods and Cargill, have announced a significant...

In a strategic move to bridge the gap between agricultural production and value-added processing, UK-based Flo-Mech Ltd. has unveiled a...

In a significant move for India's agricultural sector, McPatel Foods, the company behind the Ohh! Potato processing brand, has announced...

Bangladesh's potato farmers are navigating a painful economic paradox. After a record harvest of 115 lakh (11.5 million) tonnes in...

For growers capitalizing on the high-value early spring market by producing potatoes in protected environments like greenhouses or tunnels, tuber...

Potato breeding objectives are undergoing a significant global shift, moving from a primary focus on yield to incorporating essential traits...

In the misty fields of Weining Autonomous County, a quiet revolution is underway. The sounds of large-scale potato harvesters at...

The decision by Quang Duc commune in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province to distribute 15 tons of 'Atlantic' potato seed and...

Vietnam's Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen), the nation's second-largest potato-producing region, presents a paradox of potential and underperformance. With a cool,...

The period following potato harvest presents a critical window for soil management. The soil profile is often depleted of nutrients,...

For agricultural professionals, cultivar selection is a foundational business and agronomic decision. While marketing descriptions promise ideal performance, true resilience...

In Sha Tou Town, Ziyang District, the traditional practice of burning rice straw has been replaced by a sophisticated, dual-pathway...

In Xianhu Town, Wuming District of Guangxi, China, the winter potato planting season is showcasing a model of technology-driven, intensive...

In Changsheng Village, Hongdunjie Town, Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province, the recent potato harvest is a vivid demonstration of modern agricultural...

In Qian Shuikou village, Shandong, a quiet agricultural revolution has unfolded, demonstrating the potent synergy of agronomic specialization and digital...

Recent data from Komistat, the statistical office of Russia's Komi Republic, paints a concerning picture for open-field crop production in...

Data from Kyrgyzstan's National Statistical Committee reveals a dramatic transformation in the country's potato import landscape during the first nine...

On December 5th, in the village of Magan near Yakutsk, a new 500-ton capacity potato storage facility was officially opened,...

The latest data on global potato exports for 2024 provides a revealing snapshot of competitive advantage and market strategy in...

The recent launch of the "+Vibe by Buster" chip line by the brand "Moscow Potato" might seem like a simple...

While the harvest marks a seasonal climax, true agricultural success is measured months later by the quality and availability of...

Recent field trials conducted by researchers at the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC...

In the Zhoushan archipelago of China's Zhejiang province, a remarkable agricultural model is redefining rural development. The "Five-Star Potato Commune,"...