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For agricultural development specialists and farm management professionals, the winter-spring potato programs unfolding across Vietnam's northern provinces offer a compelling case study in industrial-scale agricultural transformation. In Ho Vuong commune alone, PepsiCo Vietnam has consolidated 72 hectares…
Interfax reported on 13 February 2026 that Russia’s agriculture ministry put 2025 potato self-sufficiency at 97.9%. It also cited preliminary Rosstat production of 19.5 million tonnes, 9.4% above the previous year.
https://youtu.be/9nyaSmUaeTc As part of the International Potato Tour, our team visited the Potato Research Institute, Sahiwal — one of Pakistan’s key scientific centers dedicated exclusively to potato research. Located in the core potato-growing region of Punjab, this…
For agricultural professionals witnessing the transformation of formerly war-torn landscapes, the potato development initiative in Vietnam's Quang Tri province offers compelling evidence of how strategic crop selection and value chain integration can rebuild rural economies. The KOICA-QB-21…
For agricultural scientists and crop specialists, the traditional Vietnamese potato and celery soup (canh khoai tây rau cần) represents far more than a culinary tradition—it exemplifies the strategic pairing of complementary crops with demonstrated nutraceutical properties that…
From March 20 to April 20, we are offering two exclusive spots to join our International Potato Tour through key agro-industrial regions of the South Caucasus and Turkey. Over the course of a month, you will visit…
For agricultural engineers and processing facility managers, the recent modernization at Polish processor MK Agro offers compelling data on the economics of secondary peeling technologies in commercial potato operations. Facing expansion targets that included adding uncooked potato…
For agricultural professionals tracking the global shift toward food self-sufficiency, the joint venture between fast-food chain "Vkusno — i tochka" and agri-holding Miratorg represents one of the most ambitious import substitution projects in modern Russian agriculture. The…
The eighteenth interregional Potato-2026 exhibition was announced for 4–5 March 2026 at the MTV Centre in Cheboksary. The industry calendar of the Russian Potato Union confirms the dates and venue.
For agricultural scientists and potato breeders who have long grappled with the complexities of tetraploid genetics, a new methodology emerging from China represents a paradigm shift in crop development timelines. Researchers led by Zhang Chunzhi at the…
The Science of Shrivel: Understanding Post-Harvest Potato Degradation and Optimal Storage Protocols For agricultural professionals, the sight of shriveled, sprouting potatoes represents not just wasted product but a complex biochemical failure in the post-harvest system. When potatoes…
For New Zealand's potato growers and agricultural professionals, the current season presents a complex picture of regional variability and mounting economic pressure. Recent reports indicate that some growing regions, particularly Pukekohe in the North Island, may experience…
