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Cristalina, a key potato-producing region in Goiás, Brazil, is expected to harvest around 40% of its crop by the end of July, with peak activity occurring between late July and August. Planting began in February and concluded in June,…
This year’s first batch of Comber potatoes will hit Northern Ireland’s shelves on June 11th, just 24 hours after being harvested in North Down—a notable achievement given last year’s late June harvest. Wilson’s Country sales and marketing manager, Joanne Weir, highlights…
The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous years. According to the Interprofesional de la Patata de Castilla y León, farmers are receiving an average of €0.25–0.30…
As the sun rises over the Comarca de Las Vegas, a team of seven farmers has already been hard at work since the early hours, harvesting potatoes using state-of-the-art machinery. Gerónimo, one of the farmers, explains that…
The new potato harvest in Italy’s Guà region, spanning Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, has begun with promising quality despite a 20% decline in yields compared to previous years. The favorable climate—characterized by abundant rainfall and mild temperatures in April…
From July 2024 to March 2025, U.S. seed potato exports experienced significant growth, particularly in Central America, where shipments surged by 61% compared to the previous year (Potatoes USA). Countries like Panama and Nicaragua imported U.S. seed potatoes for the first…
The Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, recently detected a violation involving a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes delivered to a farm in Volgograd Oblast. The seed bags lacked mandatory labeling, including the packaging date (month/year) and batch number, breaching federal requirements under Order No. 347 of…
Farmers in Yen Dung District, Bac Giang, are reaping significant profits from processing potatoes, with net earnings reaching 3.5 million VND per sao (approximately $150 per 360 m²). This success comes from structured cooperative farming models, mechanization, and guaranteed purchase…
The Predgorny District is set to host its fifth annual Field Day in Borgustanskaya stanitsa, showcasing 15 potato varieties, including 10 Russian-bred selections developed by local scientists. The event, reported by the district administration on July 25, will also display the latest soil cultivation and…
Young potatoes, now available at weekend farmers' markets, are gaining popularity not just for their taste but also for their nutritional superiority. Studies show that young tubers contain 30% more vitamin C than mature potatoes, supporting immunity, heart health,…
While potatoes dominate Russian fields, a new contender is emerging—sweet potato (batat). According to Zulu Ramazanov, a farmer from the Astrakhan region, this crop could become the next big thing in Russian agriculture. Unlike traditional potatoes, sweet…
For years, farmers believed that plucking potato flowers would redirect energy toward tuber development, increasing yields. However, scientific studies and field trials consistently show that this practice is not only ineffective but can actually reduce potato production. Flowering Isn’t…
