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Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that applying two soil bacteria together produces a significantly stronger effect on potato development than using either strain individually. Led by Benedict Albrechtsen from the Department of Plant Physiology, the scientific…
The Jeollanam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, in collaboration with the Highland Agriculture Research Institute under the National Institute of Crop Science, held a "2026 Potato Regional Adaptability Test Field Evaluation" on June 15. The initiative aims…
On June 12, Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Fernando Duclos Parodi made an official visit to Goesan County in Chungcheongbuk-do, one of South Korea's premier potato-producing regions, to mark World Potato Day. This historic visit was organized…
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 delivers a crisp, sweet flavor with no…
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 local "Mountain Village Vegetable Purchase Plan." Eight…
Welcome to the International Potato Tour in Irkutsk. As we examine best practices for modern potato production, we turn our attention to the innovative approaches employed by KFK Kichigin. By rethinking field geometry and machinery interaction with…
Farmers have brought the first harvest of young potatoes to Moscow's fairs from the Rostov region, Krasnodar Krai, Dagestan, and Crimea, according to the official website of the capital's mayor. Residents and visitors of Moscow can purchase…
Brazil’s potato market is entering a period of increased supply as producers intensify harvesting activities during the country’s dry season crop. The expansion in production is expected to improve product availability across key consumer markets while influencing…
More than 400 varieties of native Andean potatoes in Peru’s Huánuco region could disappear unless stronger measures are taken to support farmers, preserve traditional seeds, and improve rural economic conditions. Agricultural experts and local authorities have raised…
The Peruvian region of Huancavelica has taken a major step toward strengthening its agricultural economy with the launch of a new native potato processing plant in Acobamba. The project represents a milestone in the industrialization of one…
Biologist Gabdulkhay Samigullin from Naberezhnye Chelny has shared recommendations on proper potato hilling, noting that the frequency of the procedure depends on the potato variety, weather conditions, and the state of the bushes. The main goals of…
Producer prices for potatoes in Russia have fallen by more than 60% over the past year, according to the Potato Union. Alexey Krasilnikov, director of the association, reported that carrots were the only crop in the traditional…
