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The Russian potato market is experiencing a profound paradox: while farmers report abundant harvests with a production cost of 15-27 RUB/kg, retail prices in major cities have tripled, often exceeding the cost of imported citrus. The primary…
A routine safety check by the Astrakhan branch of Russia's Federal Center for Agricultural Product Safety and Quality Assessment has uncovered a stark and alarming failure in on-farm compliance. In late January, all five tested samples of…
A recent inspection by the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) at AO "Ryazansky Kartofel" (Ryazan Potato) serves as a stark reminder for agricultural producers everywhere. The enterprise was cited for violations in handling…
International Potato Tour (IPT) announces the opening of applications for the role of Regional Partner in Georgia. Georgia plays an increasingly important role in the regional potato sector, combining traditional farming, growing interest in modern technologies, and…
The latest IndexBox market analysis presents a portrait of a mature and stable agricultural processing sector: Australia's potato starch market. With consumption at 52,000 tons and domestic production at 39,000 tons in 2024, the market is forecast to grow at a…
At the recent British Potato Industry Event, the GB Potatoes debate, provocatively titled "Has the Maris Piper had its day – or not?" laid bare a profound schism in the UK potato sector. On one side, voices…
The potato industry is changing faster than ever before. Climate pressure, rising production costs, seed availability, processing demand, and market consolidation are forcing growers and processors to rethink old models. Against this backdrop, the International Potato Tour…
In the narrative of agricultural innovation, the path from lab to field often runs through the world's most challenging growing conditions. This is precisely why Kenya, and Africa more broadly, is poised to become the first major…
Fruit Logistica & global context Fruit Logistica is one of the key global events for fresh produce and processing.How important is this exhibition for FAM STUMABO’s strategy in 2026? Fruit Logistica remains a key international platform for…
The recent announcement from the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) marks a rare and significant victory in global crop protection: the confirmed eradication of the…
For agricultural professionals, the journey of a crop doesn't end at harvest; it extends to its final destination on the consumer's plate. Recent commentary from endocrinologist Dr. Anton Polyakov provides a valuable, data-driven snapshot of modern dietary…
This week, Viktor Kovalev, founder of POTATOES NEWS and the International Potato Tour (IPT), is heading to the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of his visit is to strengthen connections with potato industry professionals and exchange experience…
