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ntroduction: A Sector at a Turning Point Armenia’s agricultural sector is undergoing a structural transformation. The shift from traditional farming practices to technology-driven agribusiness models is no longer optional—it is essential for survival. As part of the…
Specialists of the Northwestern Interregional Directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor have inspected a batch of seed potatoes grown in the Novgorod Region and prepared for spring sowing. A total of 40 tonnes of the “Innovator” variety were visually examined,…
The agricultural sector of the Komi Republic is shifting toward accelerated import substitution of seed stock and expanding production capacities for year-round vegetable cultivation. During a meeting at the Public Chamber, regional Agriculture Minister Sergey Yeldin announced…
As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), the POTATOES NEWS team continues to explore emerging potato-growing regions and real production environments. The next stop is Azerbaijan — a country where a new seed potato industry is…
In 2026, gardeners are being encouraged to consider the Belarusian method of potato planting, which can significantly increase yields through shallow placement of seed tubers. Instead of the traditional depth of 10–15 cm, tubers are placed in…
The Vitebsk Zonal Institute of Agriculture of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is cultivating two new potato varieties — "Umka" and "Vodar." The future harvest begins in a test tube, where the plant material is…
Molecular biologists from China, led by Zhang Chunzhi of the Agricultural Genomics Institute in Shenzhen, have developed an approach that allows the creation of new hybrid potato varieties in just two to three years — half the…
Scientists at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a new potato variety called "Ataman," which is being hailed as a lifesaver for farmers, particularly in…
According to an analysis of open data by RIA Novosti, Russia has secured third place among G20 countries with the lowest potato prices. Yaroslav Kabakov, Strategy Director at Finam Investment Company, explains that potatoes remain a socially…
Spring imports of Egyptian potatoes are putting pressure on prices in Omsk supermarkets, leaving local growers struggling to sell their harvest. According to Alexander Cheremisin, head of the potato department at the Omsk Agrarian Scientific Center, the…
Seed potatoes are currently available in Latvia, but the usual rush to purchase them has not yet begun, according to Aiga Kraukle, Chairwoman of the Board of the Union of Potato Growers and Processors. Speaking to the…
Experienced gardeners know that thorough pre-planting preparation is critical for achieving a high potato yield. The author of the Zen channel "Garden Cheat Sheets" has shared a Soviet-era technique that ensures the development of large tubers, comparable…
