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At 10,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes, a women-led farming collective is confronting climate change and agricultural homogenization by reviving a rich legacy of native potatoes. Their story is a powerful case study in resilience, blending ancestral…
When discussing value-added agricultural products and crop diversification, a groundbreaking example is emerging from the cradle of potato biodiversity: the Peruvian Andes. Here, farmer-innovator Manuel Choqque, dubbed the "potato whisperer," has successfully commercialized wine made not from…
For potato producers, agronomists, and researchers, the start of the year marks a crucial knowledge-sharing event: the Idaho Potato Conference. Returning to Pocatello on January 21-22, 2026, this 58th iteration, hosted by the University of Idaho, is…
In a significant advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers from Guizhou University have decoded how oligochitosan (COS), a biological plant immune inducer, activates defense mechanisms against Potato Virus Y (PVY). Their findings, published in Frontiers of Agricultural Science…
The Astrakhan region, characterized by a dry, continental climate with hot summers and often poor soil quality, presents significant challenges for potato cultivation. Against this backdrop, the successful 2025 field trials of ten early-ripening Belarusian potato varieties—including…
In preparation for the winter of 2025, the Republic of Belarus has significantly expanded its strategic food reserves, a move highlighting a state-centric approach to market management. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) reported a…
The numbers from Bangladesh paint a stark picture of a market in severe distress. According to data from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), retail potato prices have plummeted to BDT 18–25 (USD 0.16–0.23) per kg, a…
The recent announcement of ORE-IDA's Crispy CrouTots—a shelf-stable hybrid of Tater Tots and salad croutons—might seem like a simple product line extension. However, for those of us in agriculture, from growers to scientists, it represents a significant…
For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural business owners, the headlines are often dominated by the major global commodities: wheat, corn, and soybeans. However, a closer look at specific bilateral trade data reveals a more nuanced and equally compelling…
Interview with Alexander A. Pilipchuk (Kostroma/Yaroslavl, Russia) What’s inside. How do you build a resilient seed business in Russia by relying on “semi-classical” agronomy rather than buzzwords? Founder of “Kostroma Potato” Alexander Pilipchuk traces the path from…
The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's record-breaking harvest in Flers, Orne, is far more compelling than the tuber's size alone. This exceptional yield,…
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