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Potato farmers in Russia's Rostov region are facing a severe profitability crisis due to extremely low procurement prices, according to...

Russia has reduced its potato imports by 20% since the beginning of 2026 compared to the same period last year,...

The cost of future potato deliveries in Europe has surged by over 700% on the exchange within just a few...

Uruguay’s potato sector is showing renewed activity in the autumn 2026 season, with planted area increasing by 18% compared with...

In Argentina’s southeast Buenos Aires province, potato production remains one of the country’s most dynamic and strategic agricultural activities. But...

Mexico’s agricultural sector is entering a difficult planting season as higher input costs, weak crop prices, and growing dependence on...

Debbie Cannon from Syracuse, Utah, who has completed 195 marathons, recently ran the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3, 2026, in...

PepsiCo and Fertiberia, Spain's largest fertilizer producer, have entered into a long-term agreement to deploy high-tech green hydrogen-based fertilizers across...

Potato growers and industry representatives in Tasmania report that the mop-top virus is having very little impact on local agriculture....

Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has imported 216,000 tons of potatoes, which is 20% less than during the same...

Utz Quality Foods, a Pennsylvania-based snack manufacturer and subsidiary of Utz Brands, has voluntarily recalled select flavors of Zapp’s and...

The Little Potato Company, North America’s number one brand of little potatoes, has introduced a new dedicated division—The Little Potato...

Trader Joe’s, the beloved grocery chain known for its creative snacks and desserts, has just launched its own take on...

Many gardeners wonder whether tomatoes and potatoes can be grown side by side. The clear answer is no, due to...

In the Voronezh region, potatoes are traditionally planted in the first two weeks of May, when the soil warms to...

In Ningjin County, Dezhou City, a hub of agricultural innovation, Shandong Xuyuan Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. has been driving a...

The Association of Peasant (Farm) Enterprises and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR) has appealed to the Association of Retail Trade...

Uzbekistan has approved a new system to subsidize farmers who adopt water-saving irrigation technologies, as part of efforts to increase...

A new self-service vending machine offering freshly fried potatoes has been unveiled in Wales. Captain Chip, the company behind the...

Farmers in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region are gradually increasing the share of domestically bred potatoes on their fields. Experts note that...

Belarusian farmers and gardeners planning to plant potatoes should wait a little longer, according to Ekaterina Istomina, head of the...

A potato boom of a different kind is sweeping across Europe — colored-flesh potatoes are now in high fashion. In...

Costa Rica is strengthening its agricultural innovation ecosystem through a new agreement with leading Chinese academic institutions aimed at advancing...

Colombia is becoming a testing ground for next-generation sustainable agriculture solutions, as PepsiCo implements an innovative fertilizer powered by clean...

In Costa Rica, concern is growing among potato producers as the sector faces declining domestic demand and increasing pressure from...

Spring floods often leave potato cellars underwater, creating a serious problem for those storing seed potatoes. Specialists from the Altai...

The Omsk Region has introduced an advanced method for producing virus-free seed potatoes using meristem culture, commonly known as in...

Agricultural organizations in the Minsk Region are making significant progress on the 2026 potato planting campaign, having already planted tubers...

In the Lebap region (velayat) of Turkmenistan, 1,400 hectares have been allocated for spring potato planting this year, with an...

A rice farmer in Gyeonggi-do has successfully reduced fertilizer costs by more than 3 million won per year through soil...

Debuting in Singapore, NEW Snap Fries, Frenzy Fries and Original Mash Cup unlock crispy fries in the sky and redefine...

In response to rising fertilizer prices and supply instability caused by international disruptions, the Chungbuk Jeonpyeong-gun Agricultural Technology Center has...

Although the importance of soil may seem obvious, it has long been treated as an unlimited resource for providing ecosystem...

Kazakhstan is intensifying its fight against land degradation by placing soil conservation at the core of its climate and agricultural...

Researchers at Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies have created an innovative hydrogel that acts as a natural water reservoir...

Farmers in West Bengal’s Singur district have been forced to throw their potato harvest onto roadsides after a record-breaking glut...

The global market for potatoes and potato products is going through a period of major transformations. While the global demand...

New Zealand's potato crop, a staple food in the country, is facing major challenges due to unseasonal weather patterns, which...

On Guy Cadmore's seed potato farm on Prince Edward Island, the effects of last year's drought are still visible. Workers...

Potato prices across wholesale markets in Brazil have recently experienced a significant upward trend, driven directly by a noticeable deceleration...

The Lipetsk Region continues to hold leading positions in Russia in the production of a number of food products, with...

In a significant step toward sustainable agriculture, Colombia has initiated a new pilot project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions...

The high-altitude Puna region of Belén in Catamarca, Argentina, is taking significant strides to revive one of its most emblematic...

Cuba’s push for sustainable agricultural practices has reached a notable milestone, as a pioneering initiative in agroecological potato cultivation recently...

Peru’s native potato sector is experiencing a remarkable era of expansion, underscoring its deeply rooted and vital role in the...

Former Argentine racing champion Walter Hernández has successfully traded the high-speed tracks of motorsport for the fertile fields of Comandante...

In the Klimovsky District of the Bryansk Region, potato planting began on April 10. This season, agricultural enterprises plan to...

HOST: Viktor Kovalev (Global Market and Strategy)PROJECT: International Potato Tour 2026PARTICIPANTS:Kristof Wallays — AgristoIrakli Kordadze — FrixxPeter Van Dael —...