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In a compelling example of cross-disciplinary innovation, scientists at Moscow State University (MSU) have repurposed a well-known agricultural adversary—the Potato Virus X (PVX)—into a potential cornerstone for next-generation human and animal vaccines. PVX, a filamentous virus that infects…
In the remote settlement of Turukhansk, located in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai within the Arctic Circle, local authorities recently levied significant fines against three retailers for excessive price markups on staple foods. Inspections by Rospotrebnadzor, the Russian consumer…
The expansion of protected winter potato cultivation represents a significant opportunity for farm income diversification, leveraging the crop's preference for cooler temperatures (14–23°C). However, this promising niche is inherently vulnerable. Growers face a complex interplay of abiotic…
In the Samrye region of South Korea, watermelon farmers grappled with a common post-harvest dilemma: selecting a second crop that offered stable returns. Crops like Napa cabbage and Welsh onion, while viable, were subject to severe price…
As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), Viktor Kovalev recorded an interview with Rajni Gupta, Country Head – Agristo India, during Potato Summit in Delhi (Day 2). The conversation is practical and forward-looking: why Agristo started…
In a significant development for Russian agriculture, Novgorod Oblast has emerged as the leading potato producer in the Northwestern Federal District. This achievement is not a matter of chance but the direct result of a strategic, multi-year…
A remarkable agricultural transformation is underway in Nayong County, Guizhou Province. Where local potato farmers once harvested 15,000 to 18,750 kg per hectare (1,000-1,250 kg/mu) using traditional methods, the 2024 season yielded a groundbreaking average of 37,500 kg/ha…
By the end of 2025, the potato world has changed—and we are leading the evolution. Potatoes.news and the International Potato Tour have grown from an industry media outlet into a global digital ecosystem that connects farmers, agribusiness…
On the second day of the Potato Summit in Delhi, the International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) team continued its interview series with key players in India’s potato industry. One of our guests was Salauddin (Salah) Modasiya,…
A groundbreaking research initiative in Arkansas is taking direct aim at a critical frontier for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA): moving beyond leafy greens and herbs to cultivate caloric staple crops. The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has…
The potato, long a staple of global diets, is at the epicenter of a profound agricultural transformation. Driven by converging pressures—climate change, resource constraints, and shifting market demands—the industry is leveraging a suite of advanced technologies to…
The explosive popularity of specialized snacks like Calbee's Honey Butter Chips is not a random food fad; it is a clear market indicator with significant implications for the agricultural supply chain. These chips, which command a premium…
