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The potato's journey to becoming Germany's quintessential vegetable was anything but organic. Initially met with suspicion after its arrival from...

A strategic collaboration between Walmart, Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package, and Wada Farms has successfully launched the first 30% Post-Consumer Recycled...

The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting...

Official data from a regional government meeting on October 7, 2025, has revealed a significant agricultural shortfall. With only 38%...

Avgust’s Northern Zone leaders came together in Chiclayo for a purposeful training session focused on sharpening their commercial vision and...

The potato's dominance in Central European fields and diets can feel like a historical constant, but its path to prominence...

For generations, the farmers of Linxi County’s Xiachang Village faced a common and crippling challenge: land fragmentation. Their fields were...

The U.S. seed potato industry is witnessing a remarkable expansion across Latin America, marking a pivotal return on long-term investments...

The recent announcement of Chipoys x Tapatío Salsa Picante Potato Chips underscores a powerful and enduring trend in the snack...

Orenburg’s “Boguslavsky” cooperative: how to grow potatoes under 45–50 °C and hot dry winds. Night irrigation, heat-tolerant varieties, 25 kg...

In North Korea's Ryanggang Province, a major potato-producing region, the autumn harvest from September 10 to October 10 is not...

HyFun CEO Soundararadjane S delivered a guest lecture at KIIT School of Rural Management, sharing key insights on India’s potato...

Confronted with the escalating challenges of soil salinity, drought, and climate volatility, a team of scientists from Russia's Belgorod National...

At Fruit Attraction 2025, Patatas Meléndez unveiled its new identity: La Buena Patata. With strong engagement, key industry visits, and...

In Eastern Oregon, a cornerstone of U.S. potato production, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the industry as stakeholders grapple...

It is a remarkable agronomic success story: a crop unknown in India four centuries ago is now its undisputed king...

Australia is in the grip of a significant potato shortage, a direct result of what growers are calling one of...

In a recent comprehensive taste test by Food & Wine magazine, the Cape Cod Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chip achieved...

The practice of companion planting, often viewed as garden folklore, is gaining validation through the lens of applied agroecology. The...

Key points: 600+ years of history, monastic self-sufficiency, 18 ha of irrigated potatoes, containerized storage, priority on taste and long...

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...