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Farmers in Omsk Oblast have launched this year’s harvest campaign earlier than in 2014, working around the clock to maximize output. Grain combines are processing up to 180 tons per day, unloading 20 times daily, signaling high efficiency despite earlier setbacks from excessive…
Agricultural workers from the Lenin Agricultural Production Cooperative in Lukhovitsy have begun this year’s potato harvest, targeting a yield of 30,000 tons, in line with initial plans. The process is being carried out using potato harvesters, ensuring efficiency and minimal crop…
Novosibirsk farmers are facing significant challenges due to abnormally high rainfall in August, leading to waterlogged soils that threaten potato yields. The West Siberian Hydrometeorological Center forecasts a brief dry spell, prompting agronomists to urge immediate harvesting of early potato varieties (55-60 day maturation…
Farmers in Arkhangelsk Oblast have officially begun harvesting this year’s potato crop, starting in the Kholmogorsky District, the region’s leading area for potato production. According to regional authorities, around 40 tons have already been harvested, with large-scale…
Objective: Produce high-quality, disease-free potato seeds for farmers Funding: ₹18.7 crore project (₹4.48 crore approved under RKVY 2025-26) Implementation: Potato Technology Centre (PTC), Shamgarh (Karnal) Target Regions: South Haryana (Dadri, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Rewari) Supply Chain Expansion: Seeds to be distributed in UP, Bihar,…
In Higashihiroshima City’s Akitsu Town, the "Akizuki" district is famed for its "Dejima" potato variety, thriving in:✔ Mineral-rich red soil – Excellent drainage and natural fertility✔ Coastal microclimate – Sea breezes enrich tubers with trace minerals✔ Sun exposure – Optimizes sugar development for exceptional sweetness Farmer Takanori Arita explains:"The combination…
As potato growers prepare for the 2025 harvest season, understanding the precise moment to dig up tubers becomes critical for maximizing both yield and storage potential. Research shows that properly timed harvests can reduce post-storage losses by up…
Researchers at the Komi Scientific Center (Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences) have achieved a significant milestone with their newly patented 'Pechera' potato (Patent #14077, July 2025). This remarkable variety demonstrates exceptional resilience in the harsh growing conditions…
August marks a critical phase in potato cultivation when Colorado potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) produce their most destructive late-season generation. Research shows: A single female can lay 500+ eggs during summer (University of Minnesota Extension, 2024) 30% yield losses occur when…
From August 14–15, 2025, North Ossetia will host the 12th International Potato Seed Production Forum at FAT-Agro LLC, uniting 150+ specialists from Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. The event, supported by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and the A.G. Lorkh Potato Research Center,…
In the Raiymbek district of Almaty Region, a new agricultural venture is making waves. The company TOO "Altyn Dan", established in 2023 with regional government support, has started growing potatoes on 150 hectares using drip irrigation—an efficient water-saving…
Farmers in the Omsk region have made significant strides in their early harvest season, collecting 2.1 thousand tons of potatoes alongside 800 tons of beets and carrots, according to Governor Vitaly Khotsenko. This marks a strong start to the season,…
