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Nongshim announced on the 5th that it will begin producing its "Sumi Chip" snack using fresh Sumi potatoes starting on...

Title: "Vacuum-Packed Cut Potatoes Stay Fresh for 10 Days: Key Findings for the Agri-Food Industry" Description: New research from the Chungnam...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Ecology of the Tula Region has officially set new subsidy rates for potato...

Kazakhstan has experienced severe potato price fluctuations in 2025, with retail prices peaking at 500 KZT/kg in January—a 79% year-on-year increase38. The surge...

At the *Belagro-2025* exhibition in Minsk, scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus showcased groundbreaking advancements in potato breeding, including the eye-catching "Wildberries" variety....

Egypt’s potato exports have surged in 2025, with volumes up 25% compared to 2024, exceeding one million tons by May (Arafa for Export...

The early potato season in Germany has kicked off successfully, thanks to advanced irrigation techniques and favorable weather conditions. This...

In recent years, agricultural innovation has become crucial for sustainable development, especially in mountainous regions with limited water resources. The water...

In a significant move towards agricultural innovation, Qingcheng County has launched a pioneering potato replanting project covering thousands of acres....

Recent breakthroughs in potato processing have led to the successful trial production of potato-based rice ("potato rice") and potato flour buns,...

https://youtu.be/kCXOWlsU0MU?si=FlPC2jdb_0ibfmET In a recent episode of POTATOHOLIC the film crew visits Agro Trade PV in Pavlodar Region and interviews Deputy...

Farmers in Ukraine and beyond are grappling with skyrocketing production costs for potatoes and other vegetables, leading to high market...

During a visit to the Agro-Lyaskovichi dairy farm in Petrikov District, President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the need to expand irrigation infrastructure, particularly near the Pripyat River....

The Alberta government has allocated a one-time $3.2 million capital grant to 12 applied research associations (ARAs), including Farming Smarter...

Potatoes are a critical global crop, with annual production reaching 375 million tons (FAO, 2023). As water scarcity and climate variability challenge...

With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (UN, 2022), agricultural production must increase by 60% to meet demand (FAO, 2023)....

Farmers and agronomists in Kazakhstan’s Aktogai District are embracing advanced techniques to overcome challenges like water scarcity, soil degradation, and...

Calbee Inc. is set to launch its latest limited-edition thick-cut potato chip, “Potato Sensation. Savory Hokkaido Kelp Soy Sauce Flavor,” on January...

The Indian agricultural market is witnessing an unexpected shift this season, where the soaring popularity of mangoes has severely impacted...

In 2025, Calbee initiated a trial program in two Japanese elementary schools—Setagaya’s Nakazato Elementary and Osaka’s Toyosaki Elementary—where around 80 students cultivated potatoes...

Seosan City, a key potato-producing region in South Korea, has taken a major step toward securing the future of its...

9 July 2025 saw the release of the first episode in a new Kazakhstan series on the “Potato Enthusiast” video...

In North Korea’s inland regions, such as South Pyongan and Hwanghae provinces, farmers typically plant potatoes in mid-March and harvest...

A fresh installment of Potato Enthusiast is live on YouTube (also mirrored on VK Video). This time the crew heads...

Potato farmers in Gangwon Province, particularly in Chuncheon, have long relied on the ‘Sumi’ variety. However, climate change has drastically...

Carbohydrate-rich foods like potato chips generate acrylamide (AA) and carboxymethyllysine (CML)—types of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs)—when exposed to high heat....

Recent data from the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO) reveals a worrying trend: international buyers are turning away from Dutch potatoes,...

Grimme, the German manufacturer specializing in potato and sugar beet farming machinery, has expanded its parts warehouse in Langquaid, Bavaria,...

In the first half of 2025, the Republic of Buryatia imported 4,700 tons of potatoes, with 5,000 tons sourced from Mongolia alone,...

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) recently halted a major biosecurity threat—14,100 tons of Egyptian potatoes contaminated...

In Pskov Oblast, a unique initiative is underway to bring back old potato varieties, driven by the Velikie Luki State...

Russia’s French fries market has long relied on imports, but Chistopolie, a major agroholding in Tatarstan, is stepping up to change...

From January 1 to June 13, 2025, inspectors from the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) examined...

Russia’s agricultural sector struggles with a critical shortage of high-quality seed potatoes. According to the Russian Grain Union, the country’s...

Uzbekistan and Egypt have taken a major step toward strengthening agricultural cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on...

At the All-Russian Field Day-2025 in Volgograd, Artem Ivanov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Kaliningrad region, announced the region’s agricultural projections...

Young Potato Market Analysis: Trends, Quality Selection, and Price Dynamics The young potato season is currently at its peak, attracting...

Potatoes, a staple crop in Switzerland, are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and water scarcity. According to recent reports, temperatures...

The small Breton town of Plœuc-L’Hermitage has earned national recognition as its beloved La Pomme de Terre en Fête (Potato Festival) was...

A recent survey conducted by Поле.РФ and the "Тет-о-Твет" platform, involving 6,903 respondents from across Russia, provides intriguing insights into public expectations for the future of...

In 2025, Russia experienced an unexpected potato shortage, despite farmers expanding planting areas by 10,000 hectares, which was expected to yield...

As the early potato harvest begins in Dagestan’s Kumtorkalinsky district, farmers are preparing to meet the high demand for fresh...

Farmers in southern Russia—including Kabardino-Balkaria, Stavropol, and Krasnodar—have begun selective harvesting of new-season potatoes. However, prices are significantly lower than...

Farmers in the Astrakhan region have begun harvesting early potato varieties, as reported by Governor Igor Babushkin. In the Kharbalinsky...

The Russian Potato Union has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate exports of early potatoes to neighboring...

The early potato season began as usual, with the first loose-skinned potatoes from Southern Baden reaching wholesale markets on May...

Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the area. This...

The first batch of locally grown early potatoes from Moldova’s Cahul region has arrived in Chisinau’s markets, retailing at MDL 50/kg...

The Austrian early potato season is off to a strong start, with planting area increasing by 22% compared to 2023, according...

The Astrakhan Region is on track to achieve a record potato harvest in 2024, building on the success of previous...