POTATOES.NEWSGlobal potato industry intelligence11,653 stories
Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb FRC RAS) have developed an innovative method for accelerated propagation of elite seed potatoes, making it possible to cultivate them indoors—in apartments, homes, or small garden…
Despite economic turbulence, Russian authorities claim potato prices are stabilizing, thanks to expanded planting areas and last year’s record harvest of 8.6 million tons (Ministry of Agriculture, 2023). However, analysts caution that this balance is fragile, hinging on volatile…
Potatoes are more than just a staple crop—they’re a lifeline for rural economies. In Minle County, Gansu Province, what was once a traditional farming sector has evolved into a high-tech, value-added industry. Through disease-free seed breeding, precision agriculture, and…
This March, PepsiCo’s Lay’s brand launched a limited-edition "24-Hour Harvest Potato Chips" series in China. Sourced from farms in Zhanjiang, these potatoes were harvested, processed, and packaged within a single day—capturing the peak freshness of spring potatoes.…
In Changning Township, a 10,000-mu potato farming base has become a model of modern agricultural practices. The fields, adorned with white potato flowers, showcase not only the beauty of agricultural landscapes but also the success of innovative…
In recent years, Chinese farmers have made significant strides in adopting modern agricultural techniques. The implementation of high-standard farmland projects and water-saving irrigation systems is revolutionizing traditional farming methods. One notable example is the Fanjia川 township, where…
Russia’s potato industry is on the brink of a major transformation. According to environmental expert Ilya Rybalchenko, the country is witnessing the emergence of new potato varieties due to drastic temperature fluctuations. Traditional potato types are gradually…
Farmers in the Sairam district are grappling with a devastating shortage of irrigation water, resulting in massive crop losses. The primary source of irrigation, the Aksu River, is being diverted to other regions, leaving local fields parched…
In Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, farmers are busy harvesting potatoes destined for potato chips, a key agricultural product for the region. One such farmer, Yoshiki Egashira, cultivates the "Okhotsk" variety across a 1-hectare field under a fixed-price…
In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy Seven, for a hands-on farming experience. Around 1,700 participants harvested potatoes (Kitakari variety) and onions over ten days (June…
The 2024 potato season has started unusually early, with strong crop growth driven by favorable weather conditions. "We’re actually too early," says commission agent Jaap Eerland, noting that while current supply is moving, a significant influx is…
The much-anticipated harvest season for the specialty "Maru-Aka" potatoes in Akitsu, Higashihiroshima, has finally reached its peak. While this year’s cooler spring delayed harvesting by about a week compared to previous years, growers are celebrating an unexpected…
