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A bureaucratic bottleneck over phytosanitary certificates is halting vital potato exports from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, causing a market glut and risking long-term trade relationships. This incident highlights the critical vulnerability of agricultural supply chains to administrative and…
The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato processing giant, convened with more than 200 local farmers in Hoople to showcase seed varieties and build…
In a remarkable departure from global snack conventions, Japan's Calbee Corporation has successfully developed and marketed "Nure Jaga" (wet potatoes) – a potato chip product that deliberately features a moist, soft exterior rather than the crispness typically…
For potato growers and storage managers facing annual losses from rot and premature sprouting, traditional knowledge may offer a scientifically-grounded solution. Russian agricultural experts and home gardeners are documenting significant success using rowan leaves (from both red…
In an innovative approach to agricultural development, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia's Kaliningrad region has conducted comprehensive blind taste tests to identify the most flavorful potato varieties. This scientific approach to sensory evaluation represents a growing…
In a significant advancement for precision agriculture and value-added potato production, scientists at Belarus's Grodno Institute of Plant Production have developed comprehensive recommendations for selecting potato varieties based on their optimal culinary applications. This research moves beyond…
In a sweeping regulatory action, Russian prosecutors have issued formal warnings to more than 5,300 companies accused of unjustified price increases on essential food items in 2025. The crackdown, personally overseen by Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, represents…
In a groundbreaking experiment that challenges conventional agricultural wisdom, Belarusian agronomist Pyotr Lomonos has demonstrated that potato peels—typically considered waste—can produce higher yields than traditional whole seed potatoes. His 2025 research reveals that with proper preparation and…
https://youtu.be/wS_bnaIpQfg We’re at the farm of Kirim Abdurashidovich Chelebiev (Republic of Crimea, Dzhankoysky District). About 300 hectares here are under the “borsch set” of vegetables — potatoes, onions, carrots (as well as tomatoes and eggplant). The season…
Agricultural producers in Russia's Tyumen region have demonstrated exceptional productivity in the current harvest season, achieving yields that set new standards for northern agricultural regions. According to the regional Department of Agriculture, farmers have harvested 36,400 tons of…
The recent discovery of a record-breaking 2-kilogram potato in Russia's Novosibirsk region has captured agricultural attention far beyond its novelty value. While giant vegetables often make for compelling photography, this extraordinary specimen—grown by experimental gardeners in the…
In a significant development for Central Asian agricultural markets, Kazakhstan has lifted all export restrictions on potatoes following a bumper harvest that has created substantial surplus beyond domestic needs. This policy shift represents a strategic response to…
