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The recent official warning from the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) in the Rostov Region is...

Nakuru Tubers’ Digital Connectors are receiving advanced training to revolutionize how agricultural extension is delivered. In partnership with global and...

The sweet potato industry is demonstrating significant resilience and growth, moving far beyond its traditional seasonal role. According to the...

Eurasia Crop Care is joining KazAgro 2025 in Astana to showcase its innovative crop protection portfolio and connect with the...

TriCal Group becomes the first Diamond Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress, marking a new era of collaboration ahead...

The conventional wisdom of planting potatoes exclusively in spring is being challenged by growers seeking to maximize productivity. As cool-season...

Key themes: Volga-sourced irrigation and its evolution, a shift from a massive vegetable economy to a diversified model with dairy,...

Strategic investments in variety trials and market development are paying off, driving a significant rebound in U.S. seed potato exports...

The new Mar del Plata production facility in Argentina is officially open. This state-of-the-art plant will serve as a key...

HyFun Foods empowers farmers through hands-on training in soil testing, pH management, and pre-season planning As the new potato season...

The common perception of the potato is often tied to Western Europe or North America, but the data tells a...

In an exclusive interview with Ilya Vladimirovich Molyanov, we learned not only about the company’s operations, but also received a...

Planten Agro Ltd. is revolutionizing potato seed production in Bangladesh through Dutch genetics, certified quality, and partnerships with Germany’s SOLANA...

Bottom line for potato processors: faster service, on-site testing, and readily available spare parts for slicers and dicers used in...

Prepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). In Yevgenyevka we met Viktor Ryambov, head of the farm enterprise...

Kyrlay Agrofirm: 1,200 ha of potatoes, a unified base, irrigation, and ‘smart’ logistics. How Marat Karimov is consolidating infrastructure, refreshing...

In the Manche region of France and across Europe's potato belt, the 2025 season has become a case study in...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” at the Maxim Gorky Plus plant. Spokesperson — executive director Alexandra Ponomarenko....

In the fields of Somzée, Belgium, farmer Alexandre Wackers is facing a paradox that is becoming all too familiar across...

Prepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). On day two of the Kazakhstan leg of the Potato Enthusiast...

On the surface, the 2025 season looks like a resounding success for Russian agriculture. The Russian Potato Union forecasts a...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” (Moscow Oblast, Mozhaysk District). https://youtu.be/cli3olEbbd4?si=C8R4Eyhu76yGLW6B This stop isn’t a giant with thousands...

In an era of increasing climate volatility and transnational disease pressure, the security of a nation's seed system is paramount...

https://youtu.be/TKfcVIOkbZM The International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) continues its deep dive into potato processing across Russia. This time we’re...

We launched the Kazakhstan stage of the Potato Enthusiast project together with Alexander Matvienko, Executive Director of the Union of...

The global challenge of producing sufficient, high-quality seed potatoes is being met with innovative solutions, and Rwanda stands as a...

Krasnoyarsk Krai, Berezovsky District What’s inside. The International Potato Tour continues. Our guest is farmer Anton Chebotnikov. We discuss how...

While many regions grapple with volatility, the Melelenkovsky district in Russia's Vladimir region is consolidating its position as a potato...

Kostroma Region. The next stop of the International Potato Tour is at the “Mechta” farm led by Galina Pavlovna Lazutina....

Farmers in the Black Sea region are facing a classic agricultural paradox: agronomic success leading to financial distress. A combination...

International Potato Tour visit to Lipetsk Oblast. One of the stops: Aurora’s multi-site storage hub https://youtu.be/2m1uWQe1D4U?si=H001_VvJFgC6u1sQ Aurora is building a...

For Valéry Beucher, an organic grower in France's Mayenne region, the equation is simple. "Without irrigation, potato production has no...

The 2025 growing season has been a testament to climatic extremes, with many regions across the country facing either debilitating...

The Latvian government's declaration of a nationwide agricultural state of emergency until November 4, 2025, underscores the severity of this...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia.” https://youtu.be/c2k9uq8SnKE?si=nQkiYhGLbtJz4nFJ The Klimovsk potato project began in 1998—in a historically “potato” zone...

According to Minister of Agriculture and Food Yuri Gorlov, Belarus is anticipating a significant agricultural recovery, with a potato harvest...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” (Orenburg Oblast, Ursky District). https://youtu.be/JL5GK5Mc9io?si=O92mwYU2XqFRET9F In the floodplains of the Kumak and...

International Potato Tour visit to Gorno-Mariysky District. Conversation with farm head Andrey Babushkin https://youtu.be/LuWZvCeUxmg?si=ngum18iW9i1puxAp The Babushkin farm’s arc runs from...

Decades — step by step. The story of “Samarskie Ovoschi” began at a turning point in history: as kolkhozes and...

The South African potato market is experiencing a severe price slump, with August 2025 prices down by up to 50%...

The European potato industry is undergoing a significant contraction. As Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes starkly observes, the entire chain is...

In late October–early November, I’m traveling to India to develop partnerships and explore new opportunities in the country’s rapidly growing...

interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” at the Vesna greenhouse complex (Samarskie Ovoschi Group, Samara Oblast). https://youtu.be/N1HqXgttV3A?si=G2KxmsjqpIhdJa73 In...

While Ireland's National Potato Day promotes a classic baked potato recipe, its underlying message offers a strategic blueprint for the...

International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) visit to Slava Kartofelya. Conversation with Khasiat Sibulovich and Ramil Khasiatovich https://youtu.be/_gOK3N6W2Q4?si=yq18NtM2fRmlCxPV Slava Kartofelya...

The agricultural sector in Aktobe is in the midst of a critical and time-sensitive harvest season. With a target of 60,000...

Key takeaway: Over 30 years, Gözde Ziraî (Türkiye) has grown from a small family farm into a professional seed-potato player,...

In the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, agricultural authorities are implementing a deliberate strategy of massive production to control the market....

The "Bulbian Giant" competition, held as part of the "Bulba-Fest" in the Voronovo region of Belarus, has once again highlighted...

At a glance: 3,000 ha farmed (≈1,500 ha under irrigation); 12,000 t total storage (including a new 3,600-t container store);...