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Farmers in Russia's Novosibirsk region have dramatically reduced potato and open-field vegetable plantings in 2026, driven by a severe drop in prices. According to regional agricultural data, potato acreage has shrunk by 26% compared to last year,…
Tesco has introduced Tesco Finest Potato Burger Rolls to its premium private label bakery range, positioning them as the ideal choice for consumers looking to elevate their barbecue offerings this summer. Inspired by the potato rolls commonly…
The branch of the Russian Agricultural Center (Rosselkhoztsentr) for the Novgorod and Pskov regions has begun planting potato microplants in its own greenhouse complex. This season, 22,000 microplants grown in the center's laboratory using in vitro technology…
Volunteers in the Golyshmanovsky District of Tyumen Oblast have planted 50 hectares of potatoes. The plot was plowed twice, with soil preparation carried out by Vasily Kryukov, Andrey Nikiforov, and Vladimir Goncharov. They were supported by Anton…
Miratorg, one of Russia's largest agricultural holdings, plans to launch its Grand Fries deep potato processing plant in the Orel Region by the end of 2026, according to Governor Andrey Klychkov following a meeting with Miratorg President…
In 2026, the total sown area for agricultural crops across all categories of farms in Karelia is planned at 25,600 hectares, according to the regional Ministry of Agriculture. The vast majority — 24,000 hectares — will be…
In 2026, the Kaliningrad Region plans to allocate more than 4,000 hectares for potatoes and over 1,000 hectares for vegetables, according to the press service of the regional Ministry of Agriculture. The largest potato planting areas have…
Vegetable farms in the region have completed potato planting for this season. According to preliminary data, the area under the crop in the organized sector reached 710 hectares, matching last year's level. The largest potato areas are…
Japanese sweet potato is opening a new avenue for economic development in Son Tay Thuong commune, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam. After more than four months of pilot implementation in partnership with Tony Farm Da Lat, the model…
The national potato sector in Peru—the historic birthplace and genetic cradle of the world’s most famous tuber—is preparing for its premier institutional event. From June $22$ to $24$, $2026$, the Auditorium of the National Institute of Agricultural…
The dry season potato harvest (safra de seca) in the southern region of Minas Gerais—the leading potato-producing state in Brazil—has commenced for the $2026$ agricultural cycle. Despite minor planting delays caused by erratic rainfall early in the…
The frozen potato industry in South America continues to be anchored by the massive agro-industrial ecosystem of Balcarce, Argentina. McCain Foods has solidified its position as the undisputed leader in the regional frozen potato market, utilizing its…
