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It is a remarkable agronomic success story: a crop unknown in India four centuries ago is now its undisputed king of vegetables. As documented by the Indian Potato Association, the potato (Solanum tuberosum) was first domesticated over…
In a recent comprehensive taste test by Food & Wine magazine, the Cape Cod Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chip achieved a rare and telling perfect score of 10 out of 10. The testers' feedback provides a critical…
The practice of companion planting, often viewed as garden folklore, is gaining validation through the lens of applied agroecology. The specific pairing of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) with potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) is a prime example of functional biodiversity.…
The recent official warning from the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) in the Rostov Region is a stark reminder of the persistent danger posed by the Potato Tuber Moth (PTM). This quarantine pest,…
The conventional wisdom of planting potatoes exclusively in spring is being challenged by growers seeking to maximize productivity. As cool-season plants, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are inherently suited to autumn's declining temperatures. The primary agronomic challenge is not…
Strategic investments in variety trials and market development are paying off, driving a significant rebound in U.S. seed potato exports to Latin America and revealing substantial new opportunities. The data from the 2024-2025 season paints a compelling…
From the “Potato Tour across Russia.” A technology talk: skipping the rotary tiller on chernozems, forming ridges in autumn, using moisture probes, and speeding up harvest https://youtu.be/rptL_OvUIDI?si=FTAUoaxbEtfFK_EK The farm deliberately moved away from the “European” rotary-tiller +…
In an era of increasing climate volatility and transnational disease pressure, the security of a nation's seed system is paramount to its food sovereignty. For Russia, a key component of this strategy lies in a unique, high-altitude…
While many regions grapple with volatility, the Melelenkovsky district in Russia's Vladimir region is consolidating its position as a potato production leader. Driven by a new generation of farmers, strategic state support, and significant private investment, the…
For Valéry Beucher, an organic grower in France's Mayenne region, the equation is simple. "Without irrigation, potato production has no future in Mayenne," he states, after watching the adjacent 4,000 m³ pond drop by 30 centimeters during…
Who’s in focus. In this exclusive Potatoes.News interview, S.K. Gautam (SK Gautam)—CEO of Survir Agritech Pvt. Ltd.—explains how the company is scaling aeroponic seed-potato production in India and why it’s seeking partners in Europe, Russia, and Africa.…
The European potato industry is undergoing a significant contraction. As Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes starkly observes, the entire chain is resetting, with implications for every stakeholder from seed suppliers to lessors. This reset, while challenging, presents a…
