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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…
interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” at the Vesna greenhouse complex (Samarskie Ovoschi Group, Samara Oblast). https://youtu.be/N1HqXgttV3A?si=G2KxmsjqpIhdJa73 In Samara Oblast, the Samarskie Ovoschi Group has built a nearly fully mechanized pipeline for producing mini-tubers from…
The agricultural sector in Aktobe is in the midst of a critical and time-sensitive harvest season. With a target of 60,000 tons of potatoes and 36,000 tons of vegetables, the primary objective for farmers is clear: harvest as…
In a striking demonstration of focused expansion, the Minsk Vegetable Factory has dedicated 100 hectares to potato production this season—a tenfold increase from the previous year. This significant scaling-up is a strategic move to meet demand, with the operation…
