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In recent years, Central Asia has witnessed a growing demand for elite seed varieties that can withstand the region's harsh climates while delivering impressive yields and maintaining high quality. Molyanov...

Strategies, Challenges, and New Varieties in Potato Farming Farmers, agronomists, potato entrepreneurs, crop protection product managers, fertilizer manufacturers, researchers, and food industry specialists all eagerly anticipate the upcoming potato season....

The renowned International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru is set to launch a new regional center in India, catering to farmers not only in key potato-growing states like Uttar...

This article explores how Five Treasures Town embraces modern agricultural techniques, particularly in potato harvesting, leading to increased productivity and economic prosperity. Through mechanization and the introduction of new potato...

Explore the transformative impact of mechanized potato harvesting in Dianwei Township, China, as traditional farming methods make way for efficiency and economic prosperity. Discover how the transition to mechanization is...

Samuel Feng of STAR-PotatoMachinery Advocates for Sustainable Practices Amidst Breathtaking Landscape In the picturesque setting at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in western China, potato cultivation thrives amidst the...

Nagaland is a northeastern state of India and is known as the ‘Land of Festivals’. It is also called the ‘Switzerland of the East’. The first-ever “Nagaland Potato Festival” is...

Following Eid-ul-Fitr, potatoes, a key staple in Bangladesh, have surpassed rice in pricing, according to recent data from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). Coarse and medium rice are currently...

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) has reached out to the government for assistance in selling excess potatoes currently stored in cold storage facilities. The country experienced a record potato...

In a recent development in India, wholesale market traders are grappling with a significant up to 60% increase in potato prices over the past month. This surge is attributed to...

According to the results of last year, these three countries purchased a total of 18.5 million tons of fertilizers produced in Russia. Thus, they account for about 60% of the...

As India approaches the summer season, there is a forecast of declining potato prices following a recent increase to Rs 24-25 per kilogram due to various market dynamics. Analysts are...

Following a significant surge in mid-March, potato prices in India are expected to ease, potentially offering relief to consumers. The spike, reaching Rs 24-25 per kilogram, was influenced by various...

HyFun Foods Launches HyFarm: Connecting Farmers and Revolutionizing Produce Procurement HyFun Foods, a prominent exporter of processed vegetables and fruits in India, has introduced a new initiative called HyFarm, aimed...

Pakistan stands as a significant player in the global potato market, boasting an annual production of approximately 7.8 million metric tonnes and exporting around 0.95 million metric tonnes of potatoes...

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association has raised concerns about a potential rise in potato prices for consumers, estimating that prices could surpass Tk50 per kg this year due to low...

In the new season, the republic will increase the area under socially significant and highly profitable crops. We are talking about oilseeds and fodder, as well as potatoes and sugar...

Traders are hesitating to import potatoes despite concerns about a possible decrease in domestic production, which could lead opportunists to speculate on this commodity. Designated importers are showing a strategy...

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Potato Research of India (CPRI) in Shimla has received approval to resume the production of potato seeds at its Kufri and Fagu farms,...

Amidst a surge in demand for potatoes across the country, farmers are delighted as they fetch higher prices for their produce this season. According to the local agriculture office, the...

The Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) in Thiruvananthapuram, India, has successfully developed and obtained a patent for a size-based Chinese potato grader, addressing a longstanding challenge for farmers. Grading...

Potato prices in retail markets across Kolkata have witnessed a significant increase over the past three days. The Jyoti variety has risen from Rs 22 to Rs 23 per kg,...

A delegation of scientists from the Northeastern Agricultural University from Harbin (China) paid a working visit to Yekaterinburg. The guests were received at the Ural Federal Agrarian Research Center. The...

An additional 300 tonnes of potatoes have been imported from India via the Benapole Land Port in Jashore in an effort to stabilize the escalating prices of this staple food...

The problems of vegetable growers were considered at a meeting of the Council on Agriculture of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Kostanay region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Vegetable growers...

In India, Punjab stands amongst top potato producing state with production of 30.3 Lac tonnes in 2022 from 1.10 Lac hectares. Punjab has emerged as a centre for Potato seed...

In Bangladesh, The potato growers in Rangpur district have faced a significant disappointment with a drastic decline in this season's production. Farmers attribute the low production of their produce to...

In the agricultural landscape of India, potatoes hold a significant position both as a staple food and a cash crop. The fluctuating prices of potatoes impact millions of farmers and...

400 tonnes of potatoes imported from India through Benapole Land Port are scheduled to be released on 18th March 24, following their arrival in two shipments on Saturday evening. The...

The Agriculture Minister of Bangladesh is encouraging farmers to increase the cultivation of high-yielding varieties of potatoes to enhance production. The minister highlighted that the current potato varieties being cultivated...

Gujarat's potato harvest constitutes only 7.5% of the national production, the state has played a pivotal role in transforming India from a French fries importer to an exporter in just...

Russia's trade turnover with neighboring countries increased by 7% in 2023 to 56.2 billion US dollars. Kazakhstan remains the country's main business partner with a trade volume of $26 billion....

In the rich tapestry of Nepali culture, the humble potato occupies a unique place, embodying a mix of tradition, identity, and sustenance. While a colloquial expression may link potatoes to...

Pakistan's potato production has surged to over eight million tonnes, propelling the nation into the ranks of the top 10 producers globally. This marked increase represents a noteworthy milestone, with...

PakistanAgriculture #PotatoVarieties #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalInnovation #CollaborativeResearch #SustainableAgriculture In a recent Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) meeting convened by the Plant Sciences Division of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), stakeholders emphasized the...

In the Nizhny Novgorod region, the shipment of food potatoes sent by local farmers for export continues. In February of this year, specialists of the regional testing laboratory conducted more...

In 2023, the republic increased imports of wheat, flour, rice, potatoes and fruits. Although official data on the production of most of these products in the country itself show an...

According to statistics, in 2023, the potato harvest in the republic amounted to about 3.6 million tons. The volume of crop production increased by 3.8% compared to the previous season.The...

#Türkiye #agriculture #exports #foodsecurity #innovation #sustainability #globalcompetitiveness #agriculturalrevolution #climatechange #economicgrowth #technology Explore Türkiye's agricultural prowess and its ambitious goal to reach $50 billion in food and agricultural exports by 2028....

The potato starch production plant is planned to be launched in the Pavlodar region of the republic, in an industrial park in the city of Aksu. According to preliminary estimates,...

According to the Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan Ibrohim Abdurakhmonov, the republic has already ordered the first batch of foreign potatoes. The official noted that the experience of Belarusian partners...

The area under culture in the Republic of Kazakhstan last season amounted to 188.3 thousand hectares. This is 5.3% less than a year earlier. The highest indicator in 27 years...

As the Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic Yerbol Taszhurekov stated during the round table "Development of the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan: opportunities for investors", there is a significant...

Deputy Head of Government, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Republic Bakyt Torobayev held a meeting. The issues of preparation for the upcoming spring field work...

The gross potato harvest in the republic in 2023 reached 1.145 million tons, which is 4.6% more than the level of 2022. More than 798 thousand tons of products have...

#Agriculture #Potato #MahindraHZPC #Collaboration #RussianFarmers #PotatoBreeding #PotatoProduction #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #PotatoProcessing In recent months, a group of Russian farmers and plant breeders visited India’s Mahindra HZPC. The aim of this exchange...

The free Trade Agreement between Iran and the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was signed in St. Petersburg. This document cancels import customs duties on almost 90% of...

Following the results of the working meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Russia Dmitry Patrushev and Tajikistan Kurbon Khakimzoda, it was decided to increase the volume of cooperation between...

In accordance with the previously concluded agreements, the first batch of selected Naryn and Issyk-Kul potatoes has been successfully delivered to Tashkent. The batch weighing one thousand tons has passed...

The company opened in the Chui region of the republic. Its equipment is designed to freeze up to 10 thousand tons of products annually. The construction was financed by the...