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German farmers are raising alarms over devastating harvest losses caused by stolbur disease, a phytoplasma infection transmitted by the reed planthopper (Pentastiridius...

Amur Oblast, Russia’s soybean powerhouse, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in potato imports from China—39 times higher than previous levels. According...

Wireworms thrive in poorly managed agricultural systems. One major reason for their proliferation is crop rotation neglect. Repeatedly planting susceptible crops...

Farmers in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia’s Middle Urals are gearing up for an early potato harvest in July, thanks...

Governor Igor Babushkin recently announced the start of the potato harvesting season in Astrakhan Oblast, highlighting impressive yields and the...

Buryatia, a republic in Russia heavily reliant on potato imports from Mongolia, has been abruptly cut off from this supply...

Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb FRC RAS) have developed an innovative method...

Despite economic turbulence, Russian authorities claim potato prices are stabilizing, thanks to expanded planting areas and last year’s record harvest of...

Potatoes are more than just a staple crop—they’re a lifeline for rural economies. In Minle County, Gansu Province, what was once...

This March, PepsiCo’s Lay’s brand launched a limited-edition "24-Hour Harvest Potato Chips" series in China. Sourced from farms in Zhanjiang,...

In Changning Township, a 10,000-mu potato farming base has become a model of modern agricultural practices. The fields, adorned with...

In recent years, Chinese farmers have made significant strides in adopting modern agricultural techniques. The implementation of high-standard farmland projects...

Russia’s potato industry is on the brink of a major transformation. According to environmental expert Ilya Rybalchenko, the country is...

Farmers in the Sairam district are grappling with a devastating shortage of irrigation water, resulting in massive crop losses. The...

In Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, farmers are busy harvesting potatoes destined for potato chips, a key agricultural product for the...

In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy...

The 2024 potato season has started unusually early, with strong crop growth driven by favorable weather conditions. "We’re actually too...

The much-anticipated harvest season for the specialty "Maru-Aka" potatoes in Akitsu, Higashihiroshima, has finally reached its peak. While this year’s...

Hatay’s agricultural sector is bustling as the potato harvest begins. Abdurrahman Türkmen, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, recently visited...

Recently, students at Yangwon Forest Elementary School in Seoul harvested potatoes they had planted in their school’s ecological garden, "Little Farmers’...

On May 23, farmers in Changli County, Hebei Province, began harvesting potatoes, marking the start of the season for supplying...

Black potatoes (Purvasuka) are becoming a profitable crop for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural entrepreneurs. With a short harvest period of...

Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos, now majority-owned by Lamb Weston Holdings, has confirmed that its Mar del Plata plant will commence commercial exports of...

PepsiCo has officially closed its Frito-Lay manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California, ending 50 years of operation and leaving many...

The global food processing industry faces mounting pressure from rising resource costs, stringent sustainability regulations, and labor shortages. According to...

Between July 2024 and March 2025, U.S. potato exports presented a mixed performance, with notable increases in frozen, fresh, and...

With a production capacity of up to 650 lbs (295 kg) per hour, the BatchWright is the highest-capacity batch fryer on...

In Goyang’s Janghang 1-dong neighborhood, a heartwarming initiative called the "Love Sharing Hanmaeum Farm" has brought together volunteers, local welfare organizations, and...

On June 26, Washington State University (WSU) will host its annual Potato Field Day in Othello, Washington, bringing together researchers, farmers, and industry leaders...

In 2024, Spain’s potato production saw a 0.6% increase, reinforcing its stability in the agricultural sector (Eurostat, 2024). Meanwhile, processed tomato...

Mercadona, Spain’s leading supermarket chain, has announced a significant increase in its potato procurement for the 2024 summer campaign, purchasing 180,000...

In today’s agricultural landscape, where climate variability and shrinking planting windows challenge farmers, advanced machinery is no longer a luxury—it’s...

Since its launch in the Iberian market in 2020, Princesa Amandine® has seen exceptional growth, increasing its sales volume fivefold—from 1,500 tons to 7,000 tons in...

Nestled in the rugged terrain of Saint-Pierre-sur-Soux in France’s Ardèche region, brothers Marcel and Joseph Vallon, both 63, grow around 20...

Russia, traditionally a leading global potato producer, is now grappling with an unprecedented shortage, driving prices up by a staggering 173% year-on-year....

For centuries, potato farming in Peru’s highlands relied on traditional methods, limiting yields and market potential. Today, thanks to programs...

The Dirección Regional de Agricultura (DRA) de Huánuco is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity in Pachitea through its Coffee and Native...

In a significant development for post-harvest handling and food preservation, researchers at the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services have demonstrated that vacuum-packed...

June marks the peak harvest season in Shibing County’s Yangliutang Town, where farmers in Diba Village are reaping the rewards...

With Westernized diets contributing to rising chronic diseases, inflammatory conditions—linked to cancer and arthritis—are a growing concern. In South Korea,...

In Jianyang District’s Jukou Town, potato farming is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the adoption of mechanized harvesting. On...

In Feicheng’s Wangzhuang Town, farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest—not of ordinary potatoes, but of vibrant colored varieties like "Black Diamond" and...

The Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has launched the PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program, a strategic initiative to purchase farmland...

In Egypt, a "purple fever" is sweeping markets as consumers rush to buy purple potatoes, touted for their weight-loss and...

From January 1 to June 13, 2024, China exported over 32,000 tons of food-grade potatoes to Russia’s Amur Oblast through the "Kani-Kurgan" checkpoint, according...

Agricultural organizations and farmers in Zabaykalsky Krai have outperformed expectations, planting potatoes across 603.5 hectares—7% above the initial 2025 target. Roman Katnikov, head...

The Novgorod region is making significant strides in developing its own potato seed production, ensuring food security and reducing dependence...

Agricultural producers in Primorye have exceeded their potato planting plan by 7%, cultivating a total of 2,600 hectares—107% of the target....

The potato harvest season has begun in Astrakhan Oblast, one of Russia’s leading potato-producing regions. Farmers like Karen Muradyan, an agronomist from...

Kyrgyzstan will begin exporting potatoes to Belarus under a new agreement signed at a business forum in Minsk, as reported...