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...
Read moreDetailsWithin a year, shoppers in Baker Valley, Oregon, will likely be able to buy crispy potato chips grown, sliced, and fried entirely locally. On April 14, the Baker City Council...
Read moreDetailsThe global seed potato industry has entered a new phase of consolidation with the finalized acquisition of IPM Potato Group by Royal HZPC Group. This strategic move, first announced in...
Read moreDetailsPotatoes.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)...
Read moreDetailsInterview with Alexander A. Pilipchuk (Kostroma/Yaroslavl, Russia) What’s inside. How do you build a resilient seed business in Russia by relying on “semi-classical” agronomy rather than buzzwords? Founder of “Kostroma...
Read moreDetailsNemirov Group farms ~1,000–1,600 ha of potatoes (by year), traces its roots to 1991, and leans on full mechanization, long storage (selling into late spring), and stable contracts with national...
Read moreDetailsFrom the first customer brief to a semi-trailer that handles potatoes, silage, and grain — and unloads in ~4 minutes. The Wilder Trailers team walked us through the full cycle:...
Read moreDetailsSince 2012, the Popov family — Vyacheslav and his son Artyom — has been growing the classic “borsch set” and potatoes in the Yaroslavl region. Today, YarOvoshi operates three distinct...
Read moreDetailsPrepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). On day two of the Kazakhstan stage of the Potato Enthusiast project we visited LLP “Bio Nord” and spoke with Kyzbek...
Read moreDetailsInterview with Alexander Viktorovich Shilin, CEO of APK “Raigorod” (Volgograd Region) In this episode of the International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) we discuss how regenerative agriculture helps farms recover...
Read moreDetailsEarly potatoes in Astrakhan Oblast: how Pavel Androsov’s farm keeps its market head start under +45 °C heat and return frosts. 24/7 irrigation, leveled pivot “circles,” wheat against erosion, and...
Read moreDetailsPrepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). In Yevgenyevka we met Viktor Ryambov, head of the farm enterprise “Sergey.” His story is about the “school of the field”:...
Read moreDetailsKyrlay Agrofirm: 1,200 ha of potatoes, a unified base, irrigation, and ‘smart’ logistics. How Marat Karimov is consolidating infrastructure, refreshing the seed program — and why the farm stepped away...
Read moreDetailsWe launched the Kazakhstan stage of the Potato Enthusiast project together with Alexander Matvienko, Executive Director of the Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of Kazakhstan. This visit is part...
Read moreDetailsKrasnoyarsk Krai, Berezovsky District What’s inside. The International Potato Tour continues. Our guest is farmer Anton Chebotnikov. We discuss how to build a stable farm without chasing acreage: prioritize quality,...
Read moreDetailsKostroma Region. The next stop of the International Potato Tour is at the “Mechta” farm led by Galina Pavlovna Lazutina. The enterprise’s story shows how a family team, cooperation, and...
Read moreDetailsInternational Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) visit to Slava Kartofelya. Conversation with Khasiat Sibulovich and Ramil Khasiatovich https://youtu.be/_gOK3N6W2Q4?si=yq18NtM2fRmlCxPV Slava Kartofelya is 24 years of steady growth built on simple, disciplined...
Read moreDetailsKey takeaway: Over 30 years, Gözde Ziraî (Türkiye) has grown from a small family farm into a professional seed-potato player, focusing on processing varieties and “green” solutions that require less...
Read moreDetailsA “Potato Tour across Russia” visit to Moscow Oblast. Conversation with Valentin Kozlov https://youtu.be/eWGJjwwFbTM Valmix is a rare example on the Russian market of a pure seed operation that has...
Read moreDetailsA recent conversation between Viktor Kovalev, editor of Potatoes.News, and Mark Dieleman, founder of Dieleman Potatoes and an entrepreneur with extensive experience in East Africa’s potato industry, shed light on...
Read moreDetailshttps://youtu.be/rp3izGiP2L4 In an exclusive interview for POTATOES NEWS, we spoke with Altay Batur, General Manager of the Turkish agricultural company Genta, founded in 1989. Genta is actively working both in...
Read moreDetailsIn a significant leadership transition for one of the U.S.'s largest agribusiness companies, G. Rey Reinhardt has been appointed President of Simplot AgriBusiness Group, succeeding Doug Stone, who announced his...
Read moreDetailsIn the vibrant landscape of Southeast Asian cuisine, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and taste: Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd, affectionately known to millions as MAMEE....
Read moreDetailsInnovations and Achievements in Potato Cultivation and Storage "Slava Kartofelyu" (ASK), established in the spring of 2001 in Komsomolskoye village of the Chuvash Republic, has become a beacon of excellence...
Read moreDetailsHello, dear farmers and potato enthusiasts! We, the team at Potatoes News, are excited to announce the launch of our new section, "Company Stories," where each of you can tell...
Read moreDetailsLatkin LLC is the largest potato producer in the Nizhny Novgorod region, continuously expanding its agricultural footprint and employing advanced technologies to ensure high-quality, eco-friendly products. This article delves into...
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Read moreDetailsPioneering Solutions for Modern Potato Cultivation and Processing For over four decades, Dobmac has been at the forefront of revolutionizing potato farming and processing, offering a comprehensive range of machinery...
Read moreDetailsMahindra HZPC, a prominent player in Indian seed potato industry, commemorated a decade of success dedicated to the farmer prosperity. The event epitomized the company's commitment to empowering farmers, fostering...
Read moreDetailsSince its inception over six decades ago, KF Group has remained at the forefront of the agricultural sector, steadfast in its commitment to delivering high-quality seed potatoes and driving innovation...
Read moreDetails#Agriculture #FoodProcessing #FoodWaste #nnovation #Sustainability #CulinaryIndustry #FrozenFoods #PandemicAdaptation #LocalFarming #Hiroshima In Hiroshima, Banquet Services faced a significant downturn in revenue due to the pandemic's impact on events. Collaborating with JA,...
Read moreDetailsEstablished in 1973, Domiatec Group has been a cornerstone in Egypt's agricultural landscape, guided by the vision and values set forth by its founder, Eng. Mohamed El Domiaty. With a...
Read moreDetails#WomeninAgriculture #ARCProduction #EmpoweringFemaleFarmers #SustainableFarming #AgriculturalEntrepreneurship #GenderEquality #RuralDevelopment #AgriculturalInnovations #India #FoodSecurity In recent years, the agricultural landscape in India has been witnessing a significant transformation. Traditional roles are evolving, and women...
Read moreDetails#AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentalImpact #CropYield #AgriculturalTechnology #4RNutrientStewardship #PurYield #SollioAgriculture #CRFAgritech Sollio Agriculture, in collaboration with Pursell and regional partners, has inaugurated CRF Agritech, a state-of-the-art controlled-release fertilizer production plant in St....
Read moreDetails#Agriculture #PotatoCultivation #EuroplantPflanzenzuchtGmbH #AgriculturalInnovation #FarmingSolutions #SpanishAgriculture #MediterraneanMarket #SustainableFarming #AgriculturalExpansion #CropDiversity In a strategic move aimed at expanding its influence across the Mediterranean, Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH has sowed the seeds of...
Read moreDetailsFarkhod Takhirov, executive director of the company “Agrover”, Tashkent region, Republic of Uzbekistan:– The company was founded in 2008, and today, out of six thousand hectares of total arable land,...
Read moreDetails#Europlant #SeedPotatoSupplier #Agriculture #MediterraneanFarming #PotatoVarieties #AgriculturalInnovation #EuroplantEspanaSemillasS.L. #FRUITATTRACTION2023 Description: Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH, a leading seed potato supplier, is making waves in the agricultural world as it establishes its subsidiary, Europlant...
Read moreDetailsSergey Zvolsky, Director of Astyk-STEM LLP, North Kazakhstan region, Republic of Kazakhstan: In our farm, potatoes were planted on only five hectares in 2005, but today it already occupies 500....
Read moreDetailsViktor Chernyshev, head of the farm "Elizaveta", Akmola region, Republic of Kazakhstan: We have a small farm, one might say, a family business. We are growing potatoes for the sixth...
Read moreDetailsKurmanbek Otorov, Director of Seed Potato LLC, Naryn region, Kyrgyz Republic:– We started growing potatoes in March 2018. This season, Picasso, Latona and Romano occupied an area of 24 hectares....
Read moreDetailsMaxim Bukaemsky, Director of Baimyrza-agro 2018 LLP,Karaganda region, Republic of Kazakhstan:– I have been producing potatoes on an industrial scale since 2006. Today, the farm I head operates on 1,300...
Read moreDetailsPavel Luschak, director of Naydorovskoye LLP, Araganda region, Republic of Kazakhstan:– The farm was established in 2000, and since then the area of our farmland has grown to 20,000 hectares....
Read moreDetailsAt the time of inception of CPRI, in the year 1949, India used to produce 1.54 million t potatoes from 0.234 million ha area at an average productivity level of...
Read moreDetailsDiscover the story of STET, a leading potato company based in Holland. Since 1973, STET has been excelling in the development, production, and export of exceptional potato varieties that offer...
Read moreDetailsAgri Rootz, founded in 2011 by Bauke and Marije Schreuder, is dedicated to providing optimal storage solutions for agricultural businesses. With expertise in the field of agricultural storage technology, Bauke...
Read moreDetails#WestJutlandProduce #Potatoes #Vegetables #FoodProcessing #SustainableProduction #MenuReadyProducts Explore the development and consequences of West Jutland's approach to sustainable food processing, with a focus on potatoes and vegetables. Discover the innovative ways...
Read moreDetailsDiscover the legacy of Domenico Citterio & C. S.r.l., a four-generation-strong company specializing in the trade of seed and ware potatoes. Learn about their expertise in selecting and importing premium...
Read moreDetails#SONACOS #Morocco #SeedIndustry #AgriculturalDevelopment #MarocVert #SeedQuality #CertifiedSeeds #FoodSecurity #ResearchAndDevelopment Explore the remarkable evolution of SONACOS, the Moroccan National Seed Company, since its establishment in 1975. From its inception to the...
Read moreDetailsPotato farming has always been a vital aspect of the agricultural industry. However, the practice of potato farming can be detrimental to the environment, especially if not done sustainably. In...
Read moreDetailsFrom Humble Beginnings to Industry Leader Adapting to Changing Markets and Customer Needs Innovating to Meet the Demands of Today's Consumers Wilcox Fresh: 75 Years of Adapting and Innovating in...
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