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Farmers in Kunyinsky District have made the difficult decision to start potato harvest 2-3 weeks early after persistent rainfall waterlogged fields, district head Oleg Lebedev announced via Telegram. With another week of rain predicted, officials warn that delayed action…
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) has become a major cash crop in Bihar, offering farmers a lucrative income source due to:✔ Favorable climate: Cool, dry winters ideal for potato growth✔ Soil suitability: Well-drained loamy soils with pH 5.5-6.5✔ High demand: Rising consumption in domestic and…
For years, farmers believed that plucking potato flowers would redirect energy toward tuber development, increasing yields. However, scientific studies and field trials consistently show that this practice is not only ineffective but can actually reduce potato production. Flowering Isn’t…
In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming demonstration project is nearing harvest, promising higher yields and better incomes for local farmers. This initiative, led by Xintian Community in…
For years, farmers debated whether removing potato foliage before harvest was necessary. However, agronomic research and field experience now confirm its importance. Ksenia Davydova, an agronomist with 20 years of experience, emphasizes that cutting potato tops isn’t just…
A growing body of research suggests that dietary copper, found in common vegetables like potatoes and patissons, may play a crucial role in maintaining brain health and reducing the risk of dementia. Professor Weiai Jia from Hebei…
Firdus Salavatullin, a farmer from Buinsky District, had high hopes for this year’s early potato and beet crops. His fields yielded large, healthy tubers—yet buyers are offering prices far below expectations. “There are plenty of potatoes, but no…
Kaliningrad’s farmers will begin delivering locally grown young potatoes to store shelves in the next one to two weeks, according to Alexey Yelayev, deputy director of the Spar retail chain. Currently, most potatoes sold in the region…
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Russia has already harvested 240,000 tons of potatoes by mid-July—a 64,000-ton increase (+36%) over the same period in 2023. Leading regions include Astrakhan, Krasnodar, and Stavropol, with active harvesting also underway in Kabardino-Balkaria, Volgograd, and Crimea. Alexey…
Recent breakthroughs in potato processing have led to the successful trial production of potato-based rice ("potato rice") and potato flour buns, marking a significant shift in how this versatile crop is utilized1. Unlike traditional uses—such as fresh consumption…
With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (UN, 2022), agricultural production must increase by 60% to meet demand (FAO, 2023). However, expanding farmland is not always viable due to land degradation and water scarcity. Agrivoltaics—the integration of…
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) recently halted a major biosecurity threat—14,100 tons of Egyptian potatoes contaminated with quarantine pests. The shipment, intercepted at Novorossiysk port, contained potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) and humpback fly (Megaselia scalaris),…
