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For millions of smallholder farmers in the tropical highlands of East Africa, the dream of a bountiful potato harvest is increasingly overshadowed by what can be called a "chemical tax."...

Researchers at Bryansk State Agrarian University have completed an inspection of their field potato plantings, finding that a significant portion of the plants have already reached the budding stage. This...

In the first five months of this year, Russia sharply reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes, cutting them by 2.4 times compared to the same period last year, to just...

In Qianshuikou Village, Laixi City, Qingdao, a striking purple potato variety that can be eaten raw has taken the market by storm. Introduced from abroad in 2022, this unique crop...

On a rainy June day, the "Gratitude Pavilion" at the entrance of Jianglingshang Village in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, turned into a bustling potato collection point as part of the...

In 2026, the total sown area for agricultural crops across all categories of farms in Karelia is planned at 25,600 hectares, according to the regional Ministry of Agriculture. The vast...

In 2026, the Kaliningrad Region plans to allocate more than 4,000 hectares for potatoes and over 1,000 hectares for vegetables, according to the press service of the regional Ministry of...

Vegetable farms in the region have completed potato planting for this season. According to preliminary data, the area under the crop in the organized sector reached 710 hectares, matching last...

Japanese sweet potato is opening a new avenue for economic development in Son Tay Thuong commune, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam. After more than four months of pilot implementation in partnership...

Russia's agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, imposed temporary restrictions on imports from Armenia effective June 3. The ban covers pome fruits (apples, pears), eggplants, potatoes, dried fruits, as well as the transit...

Potatoes are often dismissed as an "empty" food, rich in starch but poor in nutrients — yet scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU) argue otherwise. Botanically speaking, the...

In the first quarter of 2026, Russian consumers began turning away from expensive vegetables in favor of more affordable options due to rising prices and slowing real income growth, according...

The spring planting campaign is in full swing in Kazakhstan's Taiynsha District. At the agricultural partnership "Astyq-Stem," farmers have begun planting potatoes on 400 hectares, with mechanized workers operating in...

The National Potato Council (NPC) and 13 state potato organizations are urging the US Department of Agriculture to immediately reinstate a ban on fresh potato imports from Canada’s Prince Edward...

Potatoes are now considered one of the world's most essential vegetables, but their journey to acceptance was anything but smooth. The unlikely hero of this story is French military pharmacist...

Potatoes remain a key socially significant food product ensuring food security for many countries. According to updated data from the Numbeo platform, the most expensive potatoes are found in South...

Ethiopia's potato sector is emerging as one of the country's most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to...

Belarusian scientists are developing potato varieties rich in antioxidants, positioning colored potatoes as a natural superfood. These unusual varieties are gaining attention in both culinary and scientific fields due to...

Potato farmers in Russia's Rostov region are facing a severe profitability crisis due to extremely low procurement prices, according to Nikolay Yuzefov, a farmer from Semikarakorsky District speaking to donnews.ru. The current...

Russia has reduced its potato imports by 20% since the beginning of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture cited by...

Farmers in West Bengal’s Singur district have been forced to throw their potato harvest onto roadsides after a record-breaking glut caused market prices to collapse. The selling price has dropped...

New Zealand's potato crop, a staple food in the country, is facing major challenges due to unseasonal weather patterns, which may keep prices high for consumers this year, according to...

Egyptian Sand-Grown Potatoes Dominate Russian Early Crop Imports, Says Expert Overview Article: Most of the so-called "early" imported potatoes arriving in Russia come from Egypt, where they are grown directly...

Preparation for potato planting at the company began long before spring arrived. It included several important stages: selection and preparation of seed material, soil treatment, fertilizer application, and determining optimal...

Farmers in the Brest region of Belarus have started planting potatoes, despite forecasts of coming frosts. According to Dmitry Gorodetsky, First Deputy Chairman of the Brest Regional Executive Committee, as...

Governor of Omsk Region Vitaly Khotsenko traveled to Uzbekistan to discuss investment initiatives with the governor (khokim) of Fergana Region, Khayrullo Bozarov. According to the regional government, the talks focused...

A Kaliningrad agricultural enterprise has received the largest insurance payout in the region—exceeding 292 million rubles—following the destruction of its potato crop due to waterlogged soil. According to the press...

Several agricultural producers in the Kostroma region have agreed to sell their potatoes and vegetables at reduced prices during the upcoming Easter fairs. Local farms possess substantial stocks of produce...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region achieved significant success in agricultural exports during the first quarter of 2026, shipping 18,400 tons of potatoes abroad. The supplies were carried out under the supervision...

Russia has officially lifted its ban on potato imports from Pakistan, effective April 8, ending phytosanitary restrictions that had been in place since May 2025. The Russian Federal Service for...

According to Belgapom, the Belgian sector federation, the price of potatoes intended for industrial processing has fallen to €0 per tonne. Maincrop potatoes, grown for long-term storage, have seen their...

Agricultural producers in the Bryansk Region have started planting "the second bread," as potatoes are often called. The first farms to begin the work are located in the southwest of...

The Stavropol Region is known not only for its grain production but also for its potato farming. There are areas where the local potato yield is comparable to that of...

Overwintering phytopathogens on potato tubers are the primary cause of late blight and scab. Agronomist and consultant Olga Semyonova recommends soaking tubers in biofungicides before planting to create an active protective...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region aims to harvest 412,000 tons of potatoes in 2026, according to the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Food. In addition, local farmers plan to produce 1.5...

According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, the current potato planting areas in the Kaliningrad region are sufficient to meet the population's needs, and no further expansion is required. Officials...

Belgium is currently grappling with a record potato surplus of at least 860,000 tons — 21% higher than the average of the previous three years — with farmers struggling to...

The Uiseong County 4-H Federation in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, has launched a large-scale community potato planting initiative on a 5,900-square-meter joint project field in Hahwa-ri, Danchon-myeon. Approximately 20...

As China enters 2026, its potato industry is at the center of a massive structural overhaul. As the world's largest producer and consumer, the country is transitioning from an volume-oriented...

The global market for potatoes and deep-processed potato products has entered one of its most volatile and simultaneously transformational periods in its recent history.1 Amidst unprecedented overproduction in traditional agricultural...

After the spring rains in Cheng County, Gansu Province, the damp lowlands along the West Han River come alive with agricultural activity: freshly planted potatoes are sprouting from the ground....

Last Saturday, traditional weekend fairs took place at five venues in Ryazan, attracting 145 food producers, including 9 farmers and 85 individuals running private subsidiary farms. According to the regional...

The harvest campaign is in full swing in the Sverdlovsk region. Local farmers plan to harvest 270,000 tons of potatoes this year, matching last year's figures. At one agricultural enterprise...

The current state of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Azerbaijan is characterized by deep transformation, in which potato farming occupies one of the central positions. As part of...

https://youtu.be/k1kvaqfRUpI As part of the International Potato Tour, the POTATOES NEWS team visited the village of Duygali in the Shamkir district of Azerbaijan — one of the country’s key potato-producing...

ntroduction: A Sector at a Turning Point Armenia’s agricultural sector is undergoing a structural transformation. The shift from traditional farming practices to technology-driven agribusiness models is no longer optional—it is...

As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES NEWS team continues to explore emerging potato-growing regions and real production environments. The next stop is Azerbaijan — a country...

According to an analysis of open data by RIA Novosti, Russia has secured third place among G20 countries with the lowest potato prices. Yaroslav Kabakov, Strategy Director at Finam Investment...