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The first batch of seed potatoes, weighing 16 tons, has arrived in Dagestan from the Astrakhan region. The shipment, initiated by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and sent by farmer Sakhib Veysov, is intended for growers in…
As the vegetable planting season kicks off in Biysk, a sudden and prolonged cold snap in the Altai region has left some gardeners worried about their future harvest. However, according to Tatyana Koretskaya, head of the "Medic"…
Goseong County in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is moving forward with the commercialization of "Gamja Sirutteok," a traditional local dish made from the region's specialty potatoes. This chewy and mild-flavored potato rice cake has faced challenges in…
Canada has extended the plant breeders' rights protection period for potatoes from 20 to 25 years, following updates to the country's legislation announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The…
Ethiopia's potato sector is emerging as one of the country's most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to FAOSTAT estimates, the country produced approximately 4.1…
The Ulyanovsk region has been recognized as one of the most affordable areas in Russia for purchasing ingredients needed to prepare a traditional dish — fried potatoes. According to a study by the Center for Agroanalytics (a…
Gardeners in the Ussuriysky Urban District are advised not to delay potato planting, not to skimp on seed material, and to pay close attention to crop rotation. According to Dmitry Volkov, head of the Potato and Vegetable…
Mongolia has begun its spring sowing campaign, with a total of 44,600 hectares already planted with grains, potatoes, and vegetables as of May 12, according to Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Tsagaanhuugiin Iderbat. For 2026,…
Despite being a tropical crop, sweet potatoes (batat) are increasingly being cultivated in the Khabarovsk Territory, where local gardeners have developed effective techniques for sprouting, planting, and harvesting this heat-loving vegetable. According to experienced gardener Lyubov Nepshekueva,…
Gardeners and agricultural producers in the Sverdlovsk region are beginning to replace conventional potato varieties with new, unconventional ones, including those with purple tubers. During a press conference, Nikita Zezin, Director of the Ural Federal Agrarian Research…
In Longyang Town, Tengzhou City, the spring potato harvest is in full swing, and local farmers are reporting record yields. As one of the core production areas for the "Tengzhou Potato" national geographical indication product, Longyang planted…
Belarusian scientists are developing potato varieties rich in antioxidants, positioning colored potatoes as a natural superfood. These unusual varieties are gaining attention in both culinary and scientific fields due to their nutritional value, natural origin, and growing…
