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In Egypt, a "purple fever" is sweeping markets as consumers rush to buy purple potatoes, touted for their weight-loss and health benefits. Vendors report skyrocketing demand, with customers specifically seeking this vibrant tuber. But beyond its trendy…
From January 1 to June 13, 2024, China exported over 32,000 tons of food-grade potatoes to Russia’s Amur Oblast through the "Kani-Kurgan" checkpoint, according to Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog). This marks a 39-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023, when only 823…
Agricultural organizations and farmers in Zabaykalsky Krai have outperformed expectations, planting potatoes across 603.5 hectares—7% above the initial 2025 target. Roman Katnikov, head of the crop production department at the regional Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed the results, highlighting an extra 40…
The Novgorod region is making significant strides in developing its own potato seed production, ensuring food security and reducing dependence on foreign varieties. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, local farmers already fully meet the region’s…
Agricultural producers in Primorye have exceeded their potato planting plan by 7%, cultivating a total of 2,600 hectares—107% of the target. The highest planting density was recorded in Oktyabrsky Municipal District, where 575 hectares were dedicated to potato production, according to…
The potato harvest season has begun in Astrakhan Oblast, one of Russia’s leading potato-producing regions. Farmers like Karen Muradyan, an agronomist from the Kharabalinsky District, are busy gathering early potatoes. Despite late spring frosts, which threatened crops, the yield has…
Kyrgyzstan will begin exporting potatoes to Belarus under a new agreement signed at a business forum in Minsk, as reported by Sputnik. The deal also includes shipments of carrots, cabbage, apples, citrus fruits, and other vegetables and fruits,…
Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram reaching 91.77 rubles, up from 58.11 rubles at the end of January. This dramatic rise has raised concerns among…
Potatoes are a cornerstone of global agriculture, providing essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. However, their high starch content has led to debates about their impact on weight and metabolic health. President Alexander Lukashenko of…
Farmers, agronomists, and agricultural experts are sounding the alarm over a deepening potato shortage in Russia and beyond. According to Abdula Ramazanov, a farmer from the Astrakhan region, the root causes include extreme weather conditions—such as frost…
Recent discussions among farmers and agronomists in Kuzbass have highlighted a recurring issue: the inability to store locally grown potatoes and vegetables beyond April. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, climatic conditions and storage limitations force…
Agroholding "Miratorg" has taken a major step toward self-sufficiency in potato production by planting 180,000 micro-tubers grown in laboratory conditions in Kaliningrad’s open fields. This initiative, part of a 1-billion-ruble investment, aims to develop elite seed potatoes, reducing dependence on foreign imports…
