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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Spring imports of Egyptian potatoes are putting pressure on prices in Omsk supermarkets, leaving local growers struggling to sell their harvest. According to Alexander Cheremisin, head of the potato department...

Facing a challenging economic environment characterized by rising costs, shrinking profit margins, and intense international competition, the Belgian potato processing industry is strategically pivoting towards Asia. According to Katrien De...

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has pushed back against a proposal from the Russian Potato Union to establish a minimum purchase price for potatoes sold to retail chains. The union...

The Russian Potato Union has proposed introducing minimum purchase prices for potatoes sold to retail chains in an effort to stabilize the market and ensure predictable income for agricultural producers....

Europe, and France in particular, is grappling with a severe potato overproduction crisis, driven by a perfect storm of favorable weather, overzealous expansion of farmland, and a sudden slowdown in...

The potato, a staple in the French diet with nearly a kilo consumed per person each week, has long shed its reputation as merely humble comfort food. While the public...

French potato farmers are facing a severe crisis as a record-breaking 2025 harvest collides with slowing consumer demand, leaving them with massive unsold stocks. Encouraged by previous strong demand from...

Belarusian seeder Vadim Makhanko, Director of the National Academy of Sciences' Potato and Horticulture Center, recently highlighted a counterintuitive advantage of washed potatoes: economic efficiency through transparency. "When potatoes are...

A recent inspection by the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) at AO "Ryazansky Kartofel" (Ryazan Potato) serves as a stark reminder for agricultural producers everywhere. The...

In an era where food security and regional self-sufficiency are paramount, the success story of Novgorod Oblast in 2025 offers a compelling blueprint. The region has clinched the top position...

The German potato sector is facing a severe paradox in 2025: a bumper harvest has become a financial disaster. With a yield of 13.4 million tonnes—the highest in 25 years,...

Recent export figures from the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) for the first nine months of 2025 highlight a notable shift in the European potato trade. Exports to Belgium, the Netherlands'...

For millennia, agricultural progress has been defined by the slow, incremental domestication of wild plants. Now, a Dutch startup named Aardaia is poised to accelerate this process dramatically. The company...

Recent data from the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO) reveals a worrying trend: international buyers are turning away from Dutch potatoes, exacerbating an already difficult market situation. In May 2024, only 55,000...

In the Babushkinsky district of Russia, farmers in the village of Fetinino woke up to a devastating sight—their freshly planted potato fields had been completely destroyed by wild boars. "Our...

Belarus has successfully met its domestic demand for potatoes and is now positioning itself as a key exporter to Russia, according to Minister of Agriculture and Food Yuri Gorlov. Speaking...

Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the start of the year, following an alarming 92% increase over the past...

The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German early potato season. According to Lothar Meyer, an early potato...

Planting operations for the 2025 potato season in Ireland have concluded earlier than last year, marking a significant improvement over 2024’s weather-related delays. According to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA),...

Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However, local farmers claim they already avoid exporting due to unprofitable...

Recent data reveals a startling surge in Kyrgyzstan’s potato imports from China, raising alarms over food security and self-sufficiency. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, Kyrgyzstan imported 34,500 tons of...

Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in 2024—800 million rubles less than the previous year. According to the...

In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai (Kuban), potato prices have surged dramatically, with reports of a 100% increase over the past year. Consumers in Armavir are paying up to 300 RUB/kg in supermarkets, while discounted potatoes...

Despite limited official data, import records from partner countries reveal that Belarus continues to be a significant player in regional potato exports. With Russia leading the way, and new markets...