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The humble potato surpasses even bananas in potassium content, according to clinical nutritionist and biochemist Violetta Oganesyan. She explains that potatoes are an important source of electrolytes, which are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous…
The Nizhny Novgorod Region achieved significant success in agricultural exports during the first quarter of 2026, shipping 18,400 tons of potatoes abroad. The supplies were carried out under the supervision of the regional branch of Rosselkhoznadzor, the…
Russia has officially lifted its ban on potato imports from Pakistan, effective April 8, ending phytosanitary restrictions that had been in place since May 2025. The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) imposed the…
Within a year, shoppers in Baker Valley, Oregon, will likely be able to buy crispy potato chips grown, sliced, and fried entirely locally. On April 14, the Baker City Council voted 6-0 to sell Jess Blatchford and…
On April 13, workers from Shanba Village in Dongyuan County harvested over 625 tons of original seed potatoes from seven varieties, including "Yuejing No. 1", "Yuehong No. 2", and "Atlantic". The seeds were grown on an experimental…
As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), we visited a unique and highly advanced potato production enterprise in Ankara, Turkey. This facility is not just another greenhouse operation—it is a fully integrated, technology-driven system focused on…
https://youtu.be/eCzAlKCeH_E Armenia’s potato sector reflects a complex mix of tradition, resilience, and structural limitations. Unlike large-scale farming systems seen in many countries, Armenian agriculture is dominated by smallholder farms, where even 10 hectares is considered a solid…
https://youtu.be/cAABCGKnBoI The potato industry in Armenia continues to rely on dedicated farmers who combine tradition with practical innovation. One such grower, with more than two decades of experience, offers a clear взгляд into how modern potato farming…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Buryatia has held its first operational headquarters meeting to prepare for the 2026 spring sowing season, with less than a month remaining before field work begins. The total sown area…
Stavropol Krai is not only a grain-producing region but also a potato-growing powerhouse. There are areas where potatoes grow just as well as in Belarus. The traditional centers of potato farming in the region are the stanitsas…
The Mogilev Regional Agricultural Experimental Station in Dashkovka, Belarus, is experiencing unprecedented demand for seed potatoes this season. After an unusually frosty winter that damaged seed stocks stored in poorly adapted clamps and buries, gardeners, farmers, and…
Summer in the Urals is short, rainy, and prone to frost even in June. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up growing your own potatoes. The key to success lies in choosing the right planting…
