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At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential surge in U.S. potato imports has struck a heavy blow....

Every year, Indian potato farmers harvest a bumper crop in February–March, only to face collapsing prices and high post-harvest losses. Due to the perishability of potatoes—comprising about 80% water—and the...

1. Uzbekistan’s Potato Import Structure (Recent Years) Uzbekistan’s demand for potatoes is roughly 4 million t per year, while domestic harvests run between 3.2 and 3.7 million t. The gap has been filled by fast‑growing imports that...

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has issued a timely call to action for the nation’s potato growers: sell your stocks now while the market is still...

In a striking development that’s sending ripples through the international potato industry, Turkey’s potato exports have soared by an astounding 114-fold in January–February 2025, reaching 55,162 tons—a sharp contrast to...

Kazakhstan is grappling with a domestic potato shortage, which has led to increased imports from neighboring countries like China and Pakistan. The government’s efforts to stabilize the potato market have...

South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province is raising urgent concerns about the approval of genetically modified organism (GMO) potatoes imported from the U.S. This article examines the environmental, economic, and agricultural implications...

In early March 2025, specialists from Russia's veterinary laboratory detected a quarantine disease in a shipment of potatoes imported from China. Approximately 19 tons of potatoes were found to be...

Support for farmers, prevents loss-making salesThe West Bengal Cabinet has approved a minimum purchase price (MSP) of Rs 900 per quintal for potato, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced at a...

Support for farmers through government subsidiesThe Haryana government has announced the expansion of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include potato farmers. The move is aimed at stabilising farmers’ income...

Main factors for the sharp increase in suppliesIn 2024, potato supplies from China to Russia increased fivefold, reaching 46.7 thousand tons - 37.4 thousand tons more than last year. This...

An Indian Potato Success Story for the Global Stage. For international readers interested in the vibrant agricultural landscape of India, a recent Potato Field Day event held at Siddhi Farm...

Iran has seen a sharp increase in potato and home appliance prices due to supply problems and currency restrictions. We look at how these factors are affecting the country's economy....

In the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, farmers are facing a new set of challenges due to the unpredictable weather patterns and the heavy fog that has been affecting their...

Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh is known for its substantial contribution to potato production, with an increasing cultivation area every year. However, despite this growth, the district lacks a proper...

Uzbekistan aims to achieve complete self-sufficiency in potato production by 2027, eliminating reliance on imports. Despite cultivating potatoes on 290,000 hectares, the country still imports a portion of its supply....

In an effort to manage domestic prices and ensure market stability, Kazakhstan has announced a six-month ban on potato exports to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The decision,...

The Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported a significant increase in potato production in 2024. Unlike the previous year, growers managed to harvest and...

Tajikistan experienced a record potato harvest in the first ten months of 2024, producing 1.13 million tons, a remarkable 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in production is driven by increased...

According to the Ministry of Economy of the country, the budget aimed at the development of sectoral programs in 2023 amounted to 41.58 billion drams. And in the current season,...

Tajikistan has achieved remarkable success in potato production, reaching a record output of 1,139,936 tons in the first ten months of 2024. This figure represents a 20.6% increase compared to...

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Potato Research Institute (CRPI) Research Station in Upper Shillong conducted a significant training program focused on organic potato production technology. The event,...

Training Initiative Under Krishi Swarna Samridhi Week ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dimapur in Nagaland state of India has taken a significant step in advancing agricultural practices by organizing a comprehensive training...

Overview In a significant shift in regional trade dynamics, Bangladesh is actively seeking to diversify its sources for potato and onion imports, with Pakistan emerging as a potential alternative to...

China, producing nearly 100 million metric tons of potatoes annually, is a key player in global food security. However, rising temperatures threaten this staple crop. Research led by Li Jieping...

Americana Foods stands as a testament to six decades of culinary excellence and market innovation in the Middle East and North Africa. From its humble beginnings in Kuwait in 1964,...

Introduction Potato cultivation is a cornerstone of Egypt's agricultural sector, serving both domestic consumption and export demands. With significant investment in advanced farming and processing technologies, Egypt is becoming a...

Every year, as the earth awakens to the promise of a new harvest, farmers across India eagerly plant their potato seeds, hoping for a bountiful yield. But behind the scenes,...

The potato fields of Lalmonirhat and surrounding districts in northern Bangladesh are facing a new challenge: the high price of potato seeds. Farmers, who have traditionally relied on this region's fertile soil and favorable...

In the heart of Uzbekistan, a company is quietly transforming the landscape of potato cultivation. Agrover LLC, founded in early 2000’s, has emerged as a beacon of innovation in Central...

Fry and Bake Technology Pvt. Ltd., an Indian-based company founded in 2012, has emerged as a global leader in potato processing equipment. Specializing in fully automatic potato chips production lines,...

Enhancing Potato Yield in Banaskantha and Other Potato Growing Regions in Gujarat Through Scientific Seed Treatment Methods As winter descends upon many districts of Gujarat, including Banaskantha, potato cultivation is...

In the vibrant landscape of Southeast Asian cuisine, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and taste: Mamee-Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd, affectionately known to millions as MAMEE....

According to the decision of the Primorsky Interregional Rosselkhoznadzor Administration, it is planned to destroy 28.4 tons of food potatoes from China. The reason was the identification of a quarantine...

The heads of the Association of Farmers, the Union of Field Breeders, the Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of the republic, as well as the Association of Beet Growers...

Supplies of Russian fertilizers to India have become minimal since December 2021. By the end of August 2024, compared with the previous month, the volume of exports in this direction...

Farmers in Bangladesh are grappling with a significant rise in seed costs, casting a shadow over the viability of their potato crops. Dhiraj Roy, a farmer from Maljhar village in...

The first supply of potatoes from the Balkh region in Afghanistan to the joint market of the two countries, located in the Uzbek city of Termez, has been organized. The...

The sign of 2024 was the increase in exports of Russian table potatoes. For example, according to the results of the first half of the year, farmers sent 157 thousand...