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The Rostov Regional branch of the FGBU "Rosselkhozcenter" reminds agricultural producers about the importance of strict compliance with new regulatory requirements that came into force on September 1, 2024. Under the updated rules issued by the Russian…
Specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Oryol and Kursk Regions have conducted inspections of potato plantings in the Kursk Region. The monitoring took place in private farms within the Sovetsky District, specifically in areas previously designated…
The Rostov Region has harvested a bountiful potato crop this year, but local farmers are facing an unexpected challenge: a sharp decline in procurement prices. According to Nikolay Yuzefov, head of a major farming enterprise in the…
On the island of Noirmoutier, off the coast of France, the famous early potato has been cultivated since 1860, delighting palates every summer with its delicate flavor. Known locally as the "yellow gold" of the Vendée region,…
Scientists at Kazan State Agrarian University have patented a new planting apparatus for potato planters that simultaneously tackles two critical challenges: automatic sorting of seed material and protection of tubers from mechanical damage during planting. The innovative…
According to data from Chinese customs analyzed by RIA Novosti, Russia's total imports of Chinese potatoes during January–May 2026 decreased 2.4 times year-on-year, falling to $15.01 million. Despite this overall decline, May saw a notable monthly surge:…
Since the beginning of the year through mid-June, the Volgograd branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Center for Quality Assessment of Agricultural Products" (FSBI "TsOK APK") has received and analyzed 71 batches of potatoes grown by…
Around 20 participants from across Germany—ranging from industry newcomers to seasoned professionals—gathered for a two-day event designed to deepen their expertise on potatoes and gain hands-on insights along the entire value chain. The program kicked off with…
Germany has imported twice as many Dutch consumption and industrial potatoes this season compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO). In May alone, the Netherlands exported…
Potato farmers in Germany's Palatinate region are still reeling from last year's oversupply, with a somber atmosphere prevailing at this year's Early Potato Day in Dirmstein. The event, held on Thursday at the former Maurer Parat GmbH…
Exclusive for Potatoes.news The Bolivian Altiplano is currently facing a severe agricultural crisis due to extreme winter conditions. Recent frosts hitting the high-altitude regions have devastated the local potato crops, leaving farmers grappling with catastrophic losses and…
Exclusive for Potatoes.news In an effort to honor one of the most culturally and economically significant crops in the country, agricultural stakeholders in Chile are advancing a collaborative campaign to officially establish a National Potato Day. This…
