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The agricultural landscape is increasingly defined by volatility, particularly from abiotic stresses like hail and extreme heat. In Canada's "hail alley" of Alberta, research led by Jonathan Neilson and his team at the Lethbridge Research and Development…
The International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan, exploring the technologies, agronomic decisions, and real-world challenges faced by potato growers. This time, the team visits Irtyshskoye Farm in Pavlodar Region — a location that demonstrates how…
The German potato market is currently presenting a textbook case of agricultural economic paradox. Despite a reported 7% expansion in area and a harvest increase of over 5%, leading to one of the largest crops in recent…
The recent retail launch of Lamb Weston in Singapore, marking its first foray into Southeast Asia's consumer market, underscores a strategic pivot by global agri-food giants to capture value at every stage of the supply chain. For…
Mexico’s potato sector is undergoing a meaningful shift as growers increasingly adopt biostimulants to improve crop performance, reduce stress and boost yields. With rising production costs, unpredictable climate conditions and pressure for more sustainable farming practices, biostimulants…
The situation in Colombia’s potato industry is becoming increasingly alarming. According to local producer groups, for every 40 million pesos invested, farmers recover only around 4 million — barely 10 percent. Such low returns jeopardize the sector’s…
In the rural municipality of Pansy, Manitoba, Mel and Helen Kachur have redefined retirement by transforming three acres into a powerful engine for community food security. Dubbed the "Garden of Eden," their project donates thousands of pounds…
India ranks as the world's second-largest potato producer, with an estimated production of over 56 million metric tonnes in the 2023-24 season (Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare). However, a stark paradox exists: only a small…
After an intensive and truly marathon-like week in Santiago, the PatPot team reflects on a series of meaningful achievements. Participating in EtMday was more than just attending another event — it was an important step toward strengthening…
The first part of the special podcast by Avgust and the International Potato Tour (IPT) was recorded in Pavlodar and focused on the most pressing questions of Kazakhstan’s potato sector.Participants of the discussion: Viktor Kovalev — Founder…
The International Potato Tour continues its journey across Kazakhstan.This time, the Potatoes.News team visited the Pavlodar region and the farming enterprise TO “Agroterra” — a business that has grown from small experiments to large-scale, professional potato production.…
What began as a suggestion from a farmer has grown into a powerful community tradition that moves significant volume and strengthens the connection between agriculture and the public. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson's annual sweet potato giveaway demonstrates…
