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A farmer in Volgograd recently received a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from Udmurtia. However, the labels lacked crucial information: the packaging date (in the required "month year" format) and the batch number. This violation was detected…
Arkhangelsk Oblast has positioned itself as a leader in the production of elite seed potatoes, thanks to its favorable phytosanitary conditions and climate, which help maintain disease-free crops. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Trade of…
UK potato farmers are navigating a difficult season marked by falling prices and uneven crop performance due to contrasting weather conditions across the country. Ex-farm potato prices have dropped sharply in recent months, driven by an oversupply across Europe, which has suppressed domestic market…
From an exclusive interview of Mr Simon Heck taken by Devendra K from IndianPotato.com As the Director General of the International Potato Centre (CIP), Simon Heck is currently on a tour to India where he is sharing…
Cristalina, a key potato-producing region in Goiás, Brazil, is expected to harvest around 40% of its crop by the end of July, with peak activity occurring between late July and August. Planting began in February and concluded in June,…
The Kyrgyz government is intensifying efforts to stabilize food prices and ensure domestic supply, particularly for staple vegetables like potatoes and carrots. With rising regional demand and fluctuating prices, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing…
This year’s first batch of Comber potatoes will hit Northern Ireland’s shelves on June 11th, just 24 hours after being harvested in North Down—a notable achievement given last year’s late June harvest. Wilson’s Country sales and marketing manager, Joanne Weir, highlights…
The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous years. According to the Interprofesional de la Patata de Castilla y León, farmers are receiving an average of €0.25–0.30…
The agricultural potential of Dusun Dangklik in Tolokan Village has once again been showcased through a successful potato harvest conducted by the Sidomakmur Farmers Group. Under the leadership of Village Head Sugiyono, this harvest underscores the significant…
As the sun rises over the Comarca de Las Vegas, a team of seven farmers has already been hard at work since the early hours, harvesting potatoes using state-of-the-art machinery. Gerónimo, one of the farmers, explains that…
The new potato harvest in Italy’s Guà region, spanning Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, has begun with promising quality despite a 20% decline in yields compared to previous years. The favorable climate—characterized by abundant rainfall and mild temperatures in April…
From July 2024 to March 2025, U.S. seed potato exports experienced significant growth, particularly in Central America, where shipments surged by 61% compared to the previous year (Potatoes USA). Countries like Panama and Nicaragua imported U.S. seed potatoes for the first…
