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https://youtu.be/feGvdp9IuX8 Here’s how our visit to Tver Agroprom LLC went as part of the “Potato Tour of Russia” project. We spoke with General Manager Dmitry Sergeyevich Minashkin about the company’s history, growing and storage technologies, staffing and…
https://youtu.be/5pmjeHAd8SQ International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) keeps rolling through the industry’s key hubs. This time we’re in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Gorodetsky District: the 25-year-old Agrotrade Group and the seed company Aksentis, where preparations are already…
In the fertile black soils of Yakeshi City, a quiet technological revolution is transforming China's potato industry. By combining pristine natural conditions with cutting-edge laboratory science, this northern region has become a powerhouse for virus-free seed potato…
Behind China's consumption of over 100 billion french fries annually lies a surprising agricultural powerhouse: Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia. This "Potato Capital of China" has built a multi-billion dollar industry by mastering everything from elite seed science to…
A single technological innovation in Inner Mongolia is dramatically multiplying seed potato yields, slashing costs for farmers, and redefining the potential of potato cultivation. This breakthrough in high-efficiency micro-tuber production offers a scalable model for enhancing global…
A deep dive into China's Weining County reveals a massive potato operation achieving remarkable scale in seed production and processing, yet facing the modern agricultural challenges of branding, digitization, and market volatility. Its strategic approach offers a…
A glimpse into a major seed potato operation reveals the precision, scale, and diverse career opportunities that define the modern agricultural supply chain, from cool store to french fry. At the heart of New Zealand's renowned potato…
The incurable Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) has expanded its reach to southern Tasmania, prompting officials to abandon eradication efforts. This pivotal decision forces the industry, which supplies 70% of Australia's seed potatoes, to adopt a long-term management…
Record-breaking temperatures are pushing the UK's staple potato crop to its biological limits, prompting urgent warnings from leading scientists. New research and climate data reveal a pressing need for accelerated innovation to secure the future of domestic…
A previously exotic virus has forced the destruction of nearly 2,000 tonnes of seed potato in Tasmania, a drastic containment measure that underscores the relentless and costly challenge of agricultural pathogens. This event serves as a critical…
New data reveals a dramatic transformation in the global potato trade, driven by soaring demand for processed products and a significant eastward shift in production and processing power. This realignment presents both challenges and opportunities for producers…
An international agricultural partnership yields impressive data on potato seed resilience and the power of cultural exchange in modern farming. In September 2024, the mountainous Republic of Dagestan celebrated an unexpected success: a bountiful harvest of Belarusian…
