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Agricultural producers on Sakhalin Island have dramatically increased their use of Russian seed potatoes, with domestic varieties accounting for 93%...

Farmers in Russia's Novosibirsk region have dramatically reduced potato and open-field vegetable plantings in 2026, driven by a severe drop...

Tesco has introduced Tesco Finest Potato Burger Rolls to its premium private label bakery range, positioning them as the ideal...

The branch of the Russian Agricultural Center (Rosselkhoztsentr) for the Novgorod and Pskov regions has begun planting potato microplants in...

Volunteers in the Golyshmanovsky District of Tyumen Oblast have planted 50 hectares of potatoes. The plot was plowed twice, with...

Miratorg, one of Russia's largest agricultural holdings, plans to launch its Grand Fries deep potato processing plant in the Orel...

In 2026, the total sown area for agricultural crops across all categories of farms in Karelia is planned at 25,600...

In 2026, the Kaliningrad Region plans to allocate more than 4,000 hectares for potatoes and over 1,000 hectares for vegetables,...

Vegetable farms in the region have completed potato planting for this season. According to preliminary data, the area under the...

Japanese sweet potato is opening a new avenue for economic development in Son Tay Thuong commune, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam....

The national potato sector in Peru—the historic birthplace and genetic cradle of the world’s most famous tuber—is preparing for its...

The dry season potato harvest (safra de seca) in the southern region of Minas Gerais—the leading potato-producing state in Brazil—has...

The frozen potato industry in South America continues to be anchored by the massive agro-industrial ecosystem of Balcarce, Argentina. McCain...

Coinciding with the international celebrations of Potato Day, the Araucanía region of Chile has initiated a major transition toward eco-friendly...

Mendoza's potato sector has entered an ambitious new phase of development with the official launch of the Mendoza Potato Cluster...

The department of Intibucá—celebrated as the premier agricultural engine of Honduras's potato sector—is grappling with an escalating operational crisis. Local...

On the occasion of International Potato Day—designated by the United Nations in $2023$ to recognize the nutritional, economic, and cultural...

The Mexican potato sector is facing a highly challenging agricultural cycle. A combination of historic heatwaves, severe water scarcity, and...

The potato is far more than a staple food in Bolivia—it is a cornerstone of cultural identity, food security, and...

International Potato Day, celebrated worldwide, holds a highly special meaning for Colombia. This versatile tuber has firmly established itself as...

Farmers in Saratov Region have completed potato planting for this season. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, 710 hectares...

According to the Potato Union, producer prices for potatoes in Russia have fallen by more than 60% over the past...

Vegetable farms in Russia's Saratov region have completed potato planting, and the harvest is expected to match or slightly exceed...

Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, imposed temporary restrictions on imports from Armenia effective June 3. The ban covers pome fruits (apples,...

Gardeners have discovered a simple, chemical-free way to combat the dreaded Colorado potato beetle, one of the most destructive pests...

Over the past ten years, approximately 1,000 Swiss farms have given up potato cultivation due to increasing disease and pest...

On May 30, the world celebrates International Potato Day — honoring the humble tuber that has been fried, stewed, stir-fried,...

A severe heatwave sweeping across large parts of Spain has slowed potato growth, raising serious concerns among farmers and producers...

Belgium, the world’s largest exporter of frozen french fries, recorded its biggest potato harvest in eight years thanks to favorable...

 Marina Lazareva, a 10th-grade student at the Specialized Educational Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State University (SESC NSU), together with her...

Residents of Astrakhan will be able to buy early locally grown potatoes as early as July 1, 2026, according to...

After severe floods left many residents of Dagestan without planting materials and the ability to farm their land, the republic’s...

On International Potato Day, May 30, the Rosselkhozcenter branch for Novgorod and Pskov regions highlighted a cutting-edge method of growing...

The Smolensk Region has planted potatoes on 1,050 hectares, reaching nearly 60% of its target — a 10% increase compared...

Potatoes are often dismissed as an "empty" food, rich in starch but poor in nutrients — yet scientists from Perm...

The upcoming Potato Festival in Peru is set to become a major agricultural milestone, bringing together potato producers from all...

Russian scientists from the Lorch Federal Research Center for Potatoes in the Moscow region have developed a new domestic potato...

In the first quarter of 2026, Russian consumers began turning away from expensive vegetables in favor of more affordable options...

In the village of Leka, a local agricultural enterprise has received a powerful new tractor, a modern potato harvester, and...

In the village of Leka, located near Shatura, the installation of modern equipment at a local production facility is nearing...

Professor Lim Young-seok from the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University conducted a training session on April 30...

Co-op has introduced new ‘Best of Season’ potato packs across its stores, becoming the first UK convenience retailer to adopt...

As of May 26, agricultural producers in Russia’s Tyumen Region have planted potatoes across 5.5 thousand hectares, while vegetable crops...

Russian researchers at the Lorch Federal Research Centre for Potato have developed a new potato variety named ‘Alpha’, which boasts...

The spring planting campaign is in full swing in Kazakhstan's Taiynsha District. At the agricultural partnership "Astyq-Stem," farmers have begun...

The General Company for Potato Seed Production in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen, has launched the spring season potato harvest across its...

By the start of this week, farmers in the Sosnovsky district had completed potato planting on 1,451 hectares out of...

South Korea is preparing for the early summer harvest and distribution of "Haji potatoes," named after one of the 24...

The National Potato Council (NPC) and 13 state potato organizations are urging the US Department of Agriculture to immediately reinstate...