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A groundbreaking initiative in India is leveraging advanced aeroponics technology to tackle the persistent challenges of potato seed production. This...

In Cristalina, Brazil—one of the country’s key potato-growing regions—only about 40% of the expected potato crop is projected to be harvested by...

Wisconsin remains a powerhouse in U.S. potato production, ranking third nationally with 26 million cwt (hundredweight) produced in 2024, according to the Wisconsin Potato and...

The UK's agricultural sector is facing a crisis as persistent dry weather threatens the 2025 harvest of carrots, potatoes, and...

Farmers in Plateau State’s Mangu and Bokkos LGAs are experiencing one of their most successful Irish potato harvests in years,...

Potato farming is more than an occupation—it’s a way of life. From the misty highlands of Peru to the vast...

Recent downpours in Tyumen have delivered half the region’s monthly average rainfall in just weeks, jeopardizing early potato crops. Ivan Simishchenko, an...

A common frustration among potato growers is lush, vigorous foliage with disappointingly small tubers—some no larger than walnuts. As noted...

Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod’s Gorodetsky District are celebrating a bumper potato crop, with early varieties maturing in just 50–60 days....

Agricultural enterprises in Chita Municipal District have started digging up early potatoes, with 240 tons already harvested from 8 hectares, according...

In the Astrakhan region, particularly in the Enotaevsky District, farmers are increasingly abandoning potatoes in favor of higher-value crops. Larisa...

For four consecutive weeks, Russia has seen deflation in fruit and vegetable prices, including potatoes, according to Rosstat. However, retail...

In a bold agricultural experiment, Enshi (Hubei) and Yuzhong (Gansu) have joined forces to optimize potato seed production through a unique "South Seed,...

FAT-AGRO, a key player in Russia’s agricultural sector, has achieved a remarkable milestone by supplying over 50% of the country’s potato...

Briansk Oblast, one of Russia’s key potato-producing regions, is celebrating a record-breaking harvest in 2025, with yields significantly exceeding previous years....

Potato cyst nematode (PCN), a microscopic but devastating pest, is now the target of a coordinated offensive across 12 African...

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a bold step toward modernizing potato cultivation by establishing Centres of Excellence in Kushinagar and...

Recent social media reports warning of "massive viral infections" in Novosibirsk’s seed potatoes have caused unnecessary panic among farmers and consumers. However,...

The Bryansk region is experiencing a record-breaking potato harvest, with total cultivation area expanding to 34,700 hectares—4,000 hectares more than last year....

Farmers in Kunyinsky District have made the difficult decision to start potato harvest 2-3 weeks early after persistent rainfall waterlogged fields, district...

Farmers in Omsk Oblast have launched this year’s harvest campaign earlier than in 2014, working around the clock to maximize output. Grain combines...

Agricultural workers from the Lenin Agricultural Production Cooperative in Lukhovitsy have begun this year’s potato harvest, targeting a yield of 30,000 tons, in...

Novosibirsk farmers are facing significant challenges due to abnormally high rainfall in August, leading to waterlogged soils that threaten potato yields. The West Siberian Hydrometeorological...

Farmers in Arkhangelsk Oblast have officially begun harvesting this year’s potato crop, starting in the Kholmogorsky District, the region’s leading...

Objective: Produce high-quality, disease-free potato seeds for farmers Funding: ₹18.7 crore project (₹4.48 crore approved under RKVY 2025-26) Implementation: Potato Technology Centre (PTC), Shamgarh...

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) has become a major cash crop in Bihar, offering farmers a lucrative income source due to:✔ Favorable climate: Cool, dry...

In Higashihiroshima City’s Akitsu Town, the "Akizuki" district is famed for its "Dejima" potato variety, thriving in:✔ Mineral-rich red soil – Excellent drainage and natural fertility✔ Coastal...

The Tver Testing Laboratory (affiliated with the Federal Center for Animal Health) recently completed exhaustive quality control checks on 11,000 metric...

As potato growers prepare for the 2025 harvest season, understanding the precise moment to dig up tubers becomes critical for...

Researchers at the Komi Scientific Center (Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences) have achieved a significant milestone with their...

August marks a critical phase in potato cultivation when Colorado potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) produce their most destructive late-season generation....

From August 14–15, 2025, North Ossetia will host the 12th International Potato Seed Production Forum at FAT-Agro LLC, uniting 150+ specialists from Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan,...

In the vast farmlands of Minle County, Gansu Province, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. Once reliant on traditional farming...

Nanmulin County in Shigatse, Tibet, is currently awash in a stunning display of potato blossoms—delicate white and purple flowers blanketing...

On September 1, 2025, Calbee Potato will launch 200g packs of frozen, pre-cut "Inca no Mezame" potatoes - marking the company's first...

On August 4, 2025, Calbee Inc. launched its Hokkaido First-Dig Potato Chips—a limited-edition snack made from the year’s earliest Hokkaido potato...

Georgia’s potato exports reached 78,230 tons in H1 2025, a 30-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National...

On August 7, South Korea’s low-cost carrier T’way Airlines announced an 80% capital reduction through a 5:1 reverse stock split, slashing its capital from 136 billion...

Belgium is a powerhouse in potato processing, exporting €4.85 billion worth of frozen fries and potato products in 2024, thanks...

In the Raiymbek district of Almaty Region, a new agricultural venture is making waves. The company TOO "Altyn Dan", established in...

Farmers in the Omsk region have made significant strides in their early harvest season, collecting 2.1 thousand tons of potatoes alongside 800 tons...

Potatoes, one of the world’s most vital crops, trace their origins back to a remarkable natural hybridization event 9 million...

Farmers in Bengal’s key potato-growing districts—Hooghly, Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, and others—are facing financial ruin as potato prices have plummeted from Rs...

Bangladesh produced 13 million metric tons (MMT) of potatoes in 2024, exceeding domestic demand by 4 MMT, according to the Bangladesh Cold Storage...

According to Belhydromet (Belarus' hydrometeorological service), the 2023 potato season shows mixed results due to unusual weather patterns: ✔ Flowering completed across all fields✔ Natural vine wilting has...

The North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) and the Potato Association of America (PAA) co-hosted a groundbreaking Potato Storage Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin, drawing growers, researchers,...

According to the Kuzbass Ministry of Agriculture, locally grown potatoes and vegetables can only be stored in fresh condition until...

The upcoming launch of a modern logistics center in Chong-Alay District, Osh Province, marks a significant milestone for potato farmers,...

Agricultural experts in Belarus remain optimistic about the 2025 potato harvest, projecting yields comparable to last year’s 430 quintals (43...

Dangjin City in South Chungcheong Province is supporting potato farmers by supplying 2 tons of ‘Chubaek’ seed potatoes for autumn cultivation. The...