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Record-breaking temperatures are pushing the UK's staple potato crop to its biological limits, prompting urgent warnings from leading scientists. New...

A previously exotic virus has forced the destruction of nearly 2,000 tonnes of seed potato in Tasmania, a drastic containment...

New data reveals a dramatic transformation in the global potato trade, driven by soaring demand for processed products and a...

An international agricultural partnership yields impressive data on potato seed resilience and the power of cultural exchange in modern farming....

While agricultural giants focus on multi-million dollar precision technology, a quiet revolution is happening at the smallest scale. Valmir Khaziev,...

For decades, the quest for higher potato yields has focused on what we can see: plant height, tuber count, and...

In the heart of Russia's Ural Mountains, where a short growing season and fungal pressures define agricultural life, farmers are...

In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now, thanks to...

The global french fry market, valued at over $16.5 billion and projected to grow steadily, is witnessing a significant new...

The global map of agricultural trade is being redrawn, and one of the most significant new corridors is between Russia...

Potatoes are a demanding crop, notorious for extracting high levels of nutrients—particularly nitrogen and potassium—and leaving the soil susceptible to...

The theft of a commercial quantity of potatoes from a field in Russia's Bryansk region is more than a local...

While often viewed as separate domains, consumer purchasing behavior at the retail level sends powerful market signals back through the...

The appearance of dark spots on potato foliage is more than an aesthetic issue—it's a critical distress signal indicating chemical...

Belarus's Ministry of Agriculture is spearheading a strategic shift from commodity potato production to sophisticated value-added processing, aiming to capture...

A landmark German research initiative is undertaking the most comprehensive genetic analysis of potato cultivars ever attempted, aiming to unlock...

As input costs rise and consumer demand for quality intensifies, selecting the right potato variety is more critical than ever....

Belarus's Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) is taking aggressive action against farms accused of unjustified price increases on...

A landmark 40-year Harvard study reveals that the health impact of potatoes is not inherent to the tuber itself, but...

A major international research collaboration has identified 29 key genes responsible for potato's response to environmental stress, paving the way...

As retail potato prices in Novosibirsk skyrocket past 89 rubles/kg, a crackdown on informal sales creates a complex dilemma for...

A visit to the "KRiMM" agrofirm in Tyumen reveals a multi-billion dollar operation bridging primary production with high-value processing, capturing...

Proper post-harvest handling is the final, and often most critical, determinant of potato profitability. This article breaks down the official...

Despite challenging dry conditions, Vasilishki OJSC in Belarus is achieving remarkable potato yields of 40-50 tons per hectare while implementing...

Early 2025 saw record-high potato prices in Kazakhstan, triggering a massive expansion in planting as farmers rushed to capitalize. However,...

A forgotten organic potato cultivation technique from the USSR promises astonishing yields of 100 or more tubers per plant through...

As Ukraine's potato harvest begins, experts reveal that the true cost of this staple is less about field yields and...

A bureaucratic bottleneck over phytosanitary certificates is halting vital potato exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, causing a market glut and...

The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato...

In a remarkable departure from global snack conventions, Japan's Calbee Corporation has successfully developed and marketed "Nure Jaga" (wet potatoes)...

For potato growers and storage managers facing annual losses from rot and premature sprouting, traditional knowledge may offer a scientifically-grounded...

In an innovative approach to agricultural development, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia's Kaliningrad region has conducted comprehensive blind taste...

In a significant advancement for precision agriculture and value-added potato production, scientists at Belarus's Grodno Institute of Plant Production have...

In a sweeping regulatory action, Russian prosecutors have issued formal warnings to more than 5,300 companies accused of unjustified price...

In a groundbreaking experiment that challenges conventional agricultural wisdom, Belarusian agronomist Pyotr Lomonos has demonstrated that potato peels—typically considered waste—can...

https://youtu.be/wS_bnaIpQfg We’re at the farm of Kirim Abdurashidovich Chelebiev (Republic of Crimea, Dzhankoysky District). About 300 hectares here are under...

Agricultural producers in Russia's Tyumen region have demonstrated exceptional productivity in the current harvest season, achieving yields that set new...

The recent discovery of a record-breaking 2-kilogram potato in Russia's Novosibirsk region has captured agricultural attention far beyond its novelty...

In a significant development for Central Asian agricultural markets, Kazakhstan has lifted all export restrictions on potatoes following a bumper...

Agricultural communities in Russia's Biysk region are facing a perfect storm of challenges as persistent rainfall and unseasonably cool temperatures...

In a striking demonstration of agricultural diplomacy, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko recently presented leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...

The age-old debate about whether to wash potatoes before storage has been settled by both scientific research and practical experience,...

Bihar is embarking on an ambitious agricultural transformation with the launch of the Lady Rosetta Potato Expansion Scheme, a comprehensive...

Aïn Defla province is emerging as a critical hub for Algeria's potato production, with agricultural services targeting 5,500 hectares for...

Potato growers on Prince Edward Island are demonstrating unprecedented vigilance against aphid threats, with participation in the provincial aphid surveillance...

Farmers in Gangneung City have embarked on an innovative agricultural venture, launching the region's first autumn potato cultivation demonstration project....

In a significant advancement for regional food security, Jeju Island Agricultural Technology Institute has exceeded its hydroponic seed potato production...

Potato growers and agricultural professionals across Europe are facing an emerging challenge as phytoplasma infections, particularly those caused by Candidatus Phytoplasma solani...

For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers worldwide, China's advancements in potato breeding and cultivation technologies offer valuable insights into the...

For farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists working in agriculture, technological innovation is revolutionizing potato production systems. From disease-free seedling...