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According to economist Luza Baiguzina, August is expected to bring significant price reductions for key agricultural products in Russia, driven by the influx of fresh harvests. Potatoes, a staple crop, may see prices plummet by nearly 50%,…
At the Institute of Agro-Biotechnologies in Syktyvkar, scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on soil enrichment techniques to maximize potato yields. A recent field study led by Dr. Olga Brovarova, a chemical sciences candidate, has revealed that humic acids, mineral…
The 2024 organic potato season is shaping up to be a strong one, with many fields nearing optimal sizing due to favorable growing conditions. According to Marnix Wilms, team manager at Agrico BioSelect, the rapid growth in recent…
In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming demonstration project is nearing harvest, promising higher yields and better incomes for local farmers. This initiative, led by Xintian Community in…
Prince Edward Island’s potato industry is taking a major step toward sustainability, thanks to a new research initiative by Cavendish Farms. The company’s Discovery Farm in New London, P.E.I., will focus on key environmental challenges, including water efficiency,…
For half a decade, the KPO Vostok waste processing complex in the Egorievsk district of Moscow Oblast has been conducting groundbreaking agricultural experiments. By growing vegetables on technogenic soil—processed organic waste—researchers are testing whether recycled substrates can replace traditional farming…
For years, farmers debated whether removing potato foliage before harvest was necessary. However, agronomic research and field experience now confirm its importance. Ksenia Davydova, an agronomist with 20 years of experience, emphasizes that cutting potato tops isn’t just…
Farmers and agronomists in Altai Krai have kicked off the early harvest season, with promising results for potatoes, vegetables, and melons. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, "Russky Ovosch" in Pervomaysky District was the first to start harvesting early-maturing potatoes, collecting 250…
Astrakhan Oblast has solidified its position as a major potato producer, with nearly 500,000 tons harvested in 2023, according to regional reports. The Yenotayevsky District leads this growth, leveraging high-yield varieties, precision irrigation, and modern machinery to maximize output. One standout enterprise, Astrakhan…
Seasonal agricultural labor remains a vital part of the farming economy, providing temporary employment for thousands of workers. According to recent reports from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, harvesting potatoes and other vegetables can yield…
Kaliningrad’s farmers will begin delivering locally grown young potatoes to store shelves in the next one to two weeks, according to Alexey Yelayev, deputy director of the Spar retail chain. Currently, most potatoes sold in the region…
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Russia has already harvested 240,000 tons of potatoes by mid-July—a 64,000-ton increase (+36%) over the same period in 2023. Leading regions include Astrakhan, Krasnodar, and Stavropol, with active harvesting also underway in Kabardino-Balkaria, Volgograd, and Crimea. Alexey…
