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The European seed potato sector, renowned for its rigorous production standards and high-quality certified planting material, is confronting a significant and growing trade barrier with one of its key markets: Türkiye. As the fourth-largest destination for EU-grown…
Central Asia's growing demand for quality seed potato, compounded by logistical disruptions from the war in Ukraine, has catalyzed a strategic rethinking of local production. At the center of this shift is Kyrgyzstan, whose high-altitude valleys are…
In a significant biosecurity incident, the Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) has been confirmed for the first time on the Australian continent, with the number of infected sites in Tasmania rising to six. Tasmanian biosecurity officials estimate the…
For decades, a primary constraint on potato yields across Sub-Saharan Africa has been the severe shortage of high-quality, certified seed. Ugandan smallholders have faced this challenge directly, relying on a public sector system that, despite its efforts,…
Recent statements from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlight a strategic outlook that resonates with agricultural producers worldwide: a recognized global potato deficit presents a significant, multi-year opportunity. For farmers, agronomists, and farm owners, this situation underscores two…
Startling new figures confirm a major production shift within the heart of Europe's seed potato industry. For 2025, the combined seed potato cultivation area across the six main producing countries has reached 106,864 hectares, a substantial increase of 9,297…
A recent field demonstration at the "Sät" peasant farm in Kazakhstan's Kargaly region provided a tangible look at the rapid maturation of drone technology in modern agriculture. While the visit featured the harvesting of new potatoes, the…
In a recent feature, Vadim Makhanko, General Director of the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus for Potato and Horticulture, highlighted an interesting trend: farmers and private plot owners are…
In the highlands of Gangwon Province, South Korea, a quiet revolution is underway to future-proof one of the world’s most vital staple crops. On August 6, Pyeongchang County hosted a “Regional Adaptation Trial Evaluation Meeting” for new…
Nestled in the Loess Plateau, the city of Dingxi has orchestrated one of modern agriculture's most remarkable transformations. Once known as a land of subsistence farming, Dingxi has leveraged the humble potato to build a multi-billion dollar…
In the Nho Quan district of Vietnam, the story of sweet potato production has been a classic tale of agricultural volatility: bountiful harvests followed by plummeting prices, leaving farmers struggling to profit from their labor. To break…
At the recent opening of the "Chisto Fri" processing plant in Tatarstan, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut projected a 2024 national potato harvest of 7.5–7.6 million tons. This represents a modest increase from the 7.3 million…
