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In a significant step toward seed renewal and agricultural resilience, 25,000 kg of second-generation Picasso seed potatoes have been distributed to farmers in Kyrgyzstan’s Alay district. Sourced from Dutch breeding programs, these high-quality seeds were procured by a local…
Potatoes are a global staple, ranking as the third most important food crop after rice and wheat. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), potatoes are cultivated across 140 countries, covering 16.5 million hectares and producing 359 million tons annually. Yet,…
In the closing address of the World Potato Congress 2024 President of the World Potato Congress Inc, Dr. Peter VanderZaag, shows his appreciation and thanks Dr Nigel Crump Chair of Potatoes Australia Ltd (at the time) for…
Farmers and agricultural organizations in the Khabarovsk region are significantly expanding potato cultivation this year. The total planted area is expected to grow by 100 hectares, reaching 1,200 hectares for commercial farms, while household plots and small-scale growers will…
Stavropol Krai has received a significant shipment of high-quality seed potatoes from North Ossetia-Alania, reinforcing regional potato farming efforts. Before planting, the potatoes underwent strict pest inspections by the North Caucasus branch of Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Agricultural Supervision Agency) to…
A joint venture between Chinese investor Feng Xianjin (49%) and former Priozersk District head Sergey Doroshchuk (51%) is set to establish a large-scale seed potato and vegetable operation in Volkhov District, Leningrad Oblast. The project, led by Volkhovsky…
The European Commission (EC) reports that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region—including Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Poland—has progressed swiftly due to dry weather since late February. Germany and the Netherlands saw particularly…
Royal HZPC Group, a leading Dutch potato breeder and seed potato trader, is set to announce a record-breaking financial performance for 2024/2025. With projected global turnover exceeding €500 million and seed potato volumes surpassing one million tonnes, the company highlights…
Potatoes are a cornerstone of PepsiCo’s snack production, used in brands like Lay’s, Ruffles, and Sabritas. However, conventional farming methods contribute significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—agriculture alone accounted for 37% of PepsiCo’s total emissions in 2023. To…
Recent data reveals a startling surge in Kyrgyzstan’s potato imports from China, raising alarms over food security and self-sufficiency. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, Kyrgyzstan imported 34,500 tons of potatoes from China in just the first quarter…
Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in 2024—800 million rubles less than the previous year. According to the national report on agro-industrial development, this cut…
Agricultural organizations in two municipal districts of Transbaikalia—Chita and Uletovsky—have begun planting potatoes ahead of schedule. According to Alexander Tyukavkin, acting head of the regional Ministry of Agriculture, farmers started planting a week earlier than in 2024, with 194…
