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In Qianshuikou Village, Laixi City, Qingdao, a striking purple potato variety that can be eaten raw has taken the market by storm. Introduced from abroad in 2022, this unique crop delivers a crisp, sweet flavor with no…
On a rainy June day, the "Gratitude Pavilion" at the entrance of Jianglingshang Village in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, turned into a bustling potato collection point as part of the local "Mountain Village Vegetable Purchase Plan." Eight…
Welcome to the International Potato Tour in Irkutsk. As we examine best practices for modern potato production, we turn our attention to the innovative approaches employed by KFK Kichigin. By rethinking field geometry and machinery interaction with…
The Ecuadorian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MAGP) has successfully conducted a strategic operational initiative in the province of Azuay, specifically targeting the improvement of potato crop yields. This operation represents a significant step in the…
The Peruvian government has officially greenlit a new regulatory framework designed to transform the nation’s potato sector from a primary commodity market into a robust industrial powerhouse. Through Supreme Decree N° 005-2026-MIDAGRI, which implements Law N° 31920,…
A significant agricultural initiative is underway in the Huancavelica region of Peru, aimed at bolstering the production of the popular Peruanita potato variety. This project is a collaborative effort driven by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and…
On June 12, the "Yun Wuyi · Zheng Gaoshan" Zhenghe high-mountain potato brand launch and high-quality agricultural product matchmaking event was held in Daxi Village, Yangyuan Township, Zhenghe County, Fujian Province. Zhenghe, known as "China's High-Mountain Vegetable…
In Zhouying Town, Shenqiu County, Henan Province, the 80-mu (about 5.3 hectares) contract potato fields at the Ouying Village Ecological Agriculture Park have ushered in a bumper harvest. This year’s crop, the “Wotu No. 5” variety, is…
South Korean food giant Nongshim has announced the launch of an innovative new snack, "Potato Chips Yeop-tteok Rosé Flavor," developed in partnership with the renowned restaurant "Dongdaemun Yeopgi Tteokbokki." This new product marries the signature Rosé sauce…
The British early potato season is in full swing, with three coastal regions—Suffolk, Pembrokeshire, and Ayrshire—showcasing distinct approaches to bringing this beloved crop from field to fork in record time. In Suffolk, Jim Wayman's Five Growers group…
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery at the Inca site of Tambo Viejo on the southern coast of Peru: two perfectly preserved chuño—freeze-dried potato tubers—that lay sealed in a ceramic vessel for approximately 500 years, dating back…
Farmers have brought the first harvest of young potatoes to Moscow's fairs from the Rostov region, Krasnodar Krai, Dagestan, and Crimea, according to the official website of the capital's mayor. Residents and visitors of Moscow can purchase…
