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Potatoes are often dismissed as an "empty" food, rich in starch but poor in nutrients — yet scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU) argue otherwise. Botanically speaking, the potato is not even a vegetable or…
The upcoming Potato Festival in Peru is set to become a major agricultural milestone, bringing together potato producers from all eight provinces of the Arequipa region. Scheduled to take place on May 30 and 31, 2026, outside…
Russian scientists from the Lorch Federal Research Center for Potatoes in the Moscow region have developed a new domestic potato variety named "Alpha." According to Gennady Krasnikov, President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the variety is…
In the first quarter of 2026, Russian consumers began turning away from expensive vegetables in favor of more affordable options due to rising prices and slowing real income growth, according to Kommersant. Retail sales of sweet peppers…
In the village of Leka, a local agricultural enterprise has received a powerful new tractor, a modern potato harvester, and a full line of soil cultivation equipment. The farm, known for growing elite seed potatoes, is dramatically…
In the village of Leka, located near Shatura, the installation of modern equipment at a local production facility is nearing completion. The new technological line is designed for retail packaging of ready-made French fries. The equipment will…
Professor Lim Young-seok from the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University conducted a training session on April 30 for local farmers at the Temporary Startup Support Center in Gurye-gun, South Jeolla Province. The program, titled…
Co-op has introduced new ‘Best of Season’ potato packs across its stores, becoming the first UK convenience retailer to adopt a seasonal variety approach. The range includes Roasting, Mashing, Baking, Salad, and Everyday packs, each containing a…
As of May 26, agricultural producers in Russia’s Tyumen Region have planted potatoes across 5.5 thousand hectares, while vegetable crops occupy 841 hectares. In total, spring grain and leguminous crops, industrial crops, annual grasses, potatoes, and vegetables…
Russian researchers at the Lorch Federal Research Centre for Potato have developed a new potato variety named ‘Alpha’, which boasts strong resistance to a wide range of diseases and pests. The announcement was made by Russian Academy…
The spring planting campaign is in full swing in Kazakhstan's Taiynsha District. At the agricultural partnership "Astyq-Stem," farmers have begun planting potatoes on 400 hectares, with mechanized workers operating in two shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00…
The General Company for Potato Seed Production in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen, has launched the spring season potato harvest across its fields and those of local farmers, marking a transformative moment for the nation's agriculture. Three years after…
