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The 2024 organic potato season is shaping up to be a strong one, with many fields nearing optimal sizing due to favorable growing conditions. According to Marnix Wilms, team manager at Agrico BioSelect, the rapid growth in recent…
https://youtu.be/YKukXqinxXo Krasnoyarsk Krai, Uzhursky District –LLC Agrofirma Uchumskaya, long known locally as a major grain grower (over 30,000 ha under crops), planted its very first commercial potatoes only three years ago. Yet for a second year running…
In a groundbreaking shift for agricultural logistics, Xianfeng County in China’s Wuling Mountain region has adopted drone-assisted potato transport, dramatically improving efficiency in challenging terrains. Supported by the China Rural Development Foundation, the Changlin Eco-Agricultural Cooperative deployed four heavy-lift…
In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming demonstration project is nearing harvest, promising higher yields and better incomes for local farmers. This initiative, led by Xintian Community in…
Prince Edward Island’s potato industry is taking a major step toward sustainability, thanks to a new research initiative by Cavendish Farms. The company’s Discovery Farm in New London, P.E.I., will focus on key environmental challenges, including water efficiency,…
For half a decade, the KPO Vostok waste processing complex in the Egorievsk district of Moscow Oblast has been conducting groundbreaking agricultural experiments. By growing vegetables on technogenic soil—processed organic waste—researchers are testing whether recycled substrates can replace traditional farming…
For years, farmers debated whether removing potato foliage before harvest was necessary. However, agronomic research and field experience now confirm its importance. Ksenia Davydova, an agronomist with 20 years of experience, emphasizes that cutting potato tops isn’t just…
Farmers and agronomists in Altai Krai have kicked off the early harvest season, with promising results for potatoes, vegetables, and melons. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, "Russky Ovosch" in Pervomaysky District was the first to start harvesting early-maturing potatoes, collecting 250…
In May–June 2024, potato prices in Stavropol Krai soared to 150–200 rubles per kilogram due to supply shortages and seasonal demand fluctuations. However, recent data from newstracker.ru indicates a significant drop, with current prices stabilizing at an average of 89 rubles/kg. Regional…
Astrakhan Oblast has solidified its position as a major potato producer, with nearly 500,000 tons harvested in 2023, according to regional reports. The Yenotayevsky District leads this growth, leveraging high-yield varieties, precision irrigation, and modern machinery to maximize output. One standout enterprise, Astrakhan…
A growing body of research suggests that dietary copper, found in common vegetables like potatoes and patissons, may play a crucial role in maintaining brain health and reducing the risk of dementia. Professor Weiai Jia from Hebei…
Seasonal agricultural labor remains a vital part of the farming economy, providing temporary employment for thousands of workers. According to recent reports from the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, harvesting potatoes and other vegetables can yield…
