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In Cristalina, Brazil—one of the country’s key potato-growing regions—only about 40% of the expected potato crop is projected to be harvested by the end of the season. The planting period, which began in February and concluded in June, was…
Wisconsin remains a powerhouse in U.S. potato production, ranking third nationally with 26 million cwt (hundredweight) produced in 2024, according to the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA). While this marks a slight decrease from 2023’s bumper crop of 28 million cwt,…
Farmers in Plateau State’s Mangu and Bokkos LGAs are experiencing one of their most successful Irish potato harvests in years, even as security threats persist. Early and consistent rainfall in 2024 led to remarkably high yields, offering…
Potato farming is more than an occupation—it’s a way of life. From the misty highlands of Peru to the vast fields of Prince Edward Island, farmers share an unspoken connection with the crop they cultivate. A 2023…
Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod’s Gorodetsky District are celebrating a bumper potato crop, with early varieties maturing in just 50–60 days. Agronomists determine harvest readiness by monitoring dried foliage and firm skin, ensuring optimal quality. According to recent…
Agricultural enterprises in Chita Municipal District have started digging up early potatoes, with 240 tons already harvested from 8 hectares, according to Marina Kuznetsova, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Zabaikalsky Krai. The current average yield stands at 30 tons…
In the Astrakhan region, particularly in the Enotaevsky District, farmers are increasingly abandoning potatoes in favor of higher-value crops. Larisa Khatueva’s family farm, operating since 2019, exemplifies this trend. This season, they plan to harvest 350 tons of…
In a bold agricultural experiment, Enshi (Hubei) and Yuzhong (Gansu) have joined forces to optimize potato seed production through a unique "South Seed, North Grow" (南种北繁) model. This initiative, which involves growing high-quality seed potatoes from southern China in the…
Potato cyst nematode (PCN), a microscopic but devastating pest, is now the target of a coordinated offensive across 12 African nations. With funding from the WTO’s Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and technical support from FAO, CABI, and ICIPE,…
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a bold step toward modernizing potato cultivation by establishing Centres of Excellence in Kushinagar and Hapur, where aeroponic technology is being used to produce superior-quality potato seeds. This soil-less farming method promises to minimize…
The Bryansk region is experiencing a record-breaking potato harvest, with total cultivation area expanding to 34,700 hectares—4,000 hectares more than last year. Key districts, including Zhiryatinsky (375 centners/ha), as well as Pogarsky, Klintsovsky, Navlinsky, and Rognedinsky, are achieving yields above 300 centners…
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…
