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Who’s in focus. In this exclusive Potatoes.News interview, S.K. Gautam (SK Gautam)—CEO of Survir Agritech Pvt. Ltd.—explains how the company is scaling aeroponic seed-potato production in India and why it’s seeking partners in Europe, Russia, and Africa.…
Decades — step by step. The story of “Samarskie Ovoschi” began at a turning point in history: as kolkhozes and sovkhozes were collapsing, a builder named Vladimir and a few like-minded colleagues decided to try farming. Most…
The South African potato market is experiencing a severe price slump, with August 2025 prices down by up to 50% compared to the previous year. While consumers welcome the deflation, this situation poses a dire threat to…
The European potato industry is undergoing a significant contraction. As Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes starkly observes, the entire chain is resetting, with implications for every stakeholder from seed suppliers to lessors. This reset, while challenging, presents a…
In late October–early November, I’m traveling to India to develop partnerships and explore new opportunities in the country’s rapidly growing potato sector. As a global online platform, Potatoes.news is a leading source of industry news—from market trends…
interview recorded during the “Potato Tour of Russia” at the Vesna greenhouse complex (Samarskie Ovoschi Group, Samara Oblast). https://youtu.be/N1HqXgttV3A?si=G2KxmsjqpIhdJa73 In Samara Oblast, the Samarskie Ovoschi Group has built a nearly fully mechanized pipeline for producing mini-tubers from…
While Ireland's National Potato Day promotes a classic baked potato recipe, its underlying message offers a strategic blueprint for the entire potato industry. The campaign focuses on versatility, global cuisine, and health—key drivers that farmers, agronomists, and…
International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) visit to Slava Kartofelya. Conversation with Khasiat Sibulovich and Ramil Khasiatovich https://youtu.be/_gOK3N6W2Q4?si=yq18NtM2fRmlCxPV Slava Kartofelya is 24 years of steady growth built on simple, disciplined things: crop rotation, 100% irrigation for potatoes…
The agricultural sector in Aktobe is in the midst of a critical and time-sensitive harvest season. With a target of 60,000 tons of potatoes and 36,000 tons of vegetables, the primary objective for farmers is clear: harvest as…
Key takeaway: Over 30 years, Gözde Ziraî (Türkiye) has grown from a small family farm into a professional seed-potato player, focusing on processing varieties and “green” solutions that require less water and fertilizer. Guest: Metin Sut, Marketing…
In the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, agricultural authorities are implementing a deliberate strategy of massive production to control the market. According to an official release, the area under potato cultivation has been expanded by 6,000 hectares this year, reaching…
The "Bulbian Giant" competition, held as part of the "Bulba-Fest" in the Voronovo region of Belarus, has once again highlighted the incredible potential of the common potato (Solanum tuberosum). The winning entry, from the agricultural enterprise "Elite-Agro…
