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The agricultural world has just witnessed a historic milestone with the granting of plant breeders' rights for the first-ever skin-transplant potato variety. Developed by KeyGene, a leading company in plant breeding, this potato variety utilizes a cutting-edge…
https://youtu.be/s8am79DE_ck?si=SOt79jof-Jixuhms Exclusive interview for IndianPotato.com and POTATOES NEWS We recently conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. SK Gautam, CEO of Survir Agritech Private Limited, an innovative Indian company specializing in aeroponic production of seed potatoes. He shared…
https://youtu.be/pB3VpHw5aoU As part of our "Potato Tour Across Russia", we visited the farm of Pavel Anatolyevich Androsov in the Limansky District of Astrakhan Region. It was a truly special day: we learned not only about early potato…
In a significant leap forward for Pakistan’s agricultural sector, a partnership with South Korea has been established to produce high-quality seed potatoes using aeroponics—a revolutionary method of plant cultivation that eliminates the need for soil. This new…
https://youtu.be/AsBkGrUXHbE As part of the large-scale project "Potato Tour Across Russia", we visited the Stavropol region and met with the farming family of the Krivosheevs. This visit turned out to be truly insightful: here, agricultural traditions are…
Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production. A promising trial conducted by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has provided groundbreaking insights…
In Kenya, potato farmers are grappling with a pressing issue—lack of access to affordable, certified seeds. Despite potatoes being a significant cash crop for many small-scale farmers, the shortage of quality seeds has led to poor yields…
With great excitement, the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) has announced that the 13th World Potato Congress will take place in Kenya in October–November 2026. This decision follows an agreement between the Polish Potato Federation and WPC…
Seed potatoes are the foundation of a successful potato crop. Good handling and preparation practices not only protect seed health but also help maintain physiological age—a major factor influencing yield, stem number, and tuber quality. As emphasized…
Farmers and agricultural enterprises in the Leningrad Region have set the stage for a strong planting season by storing 16,000 tons of seed potatoes since autumn 2024, according to the regional administration. This volume is 2.1 times…
The quality of seed potatoes directly influences crop yield, plant health, and farm productivity. High-quality seed potatoes not only allow for greater production using less land but also contribute to global food security and environmental sustainability by…
On March 5–6, 2025, the city of Cheboksary, capital of Chuvashia, hosted the XVII Interregional Agricultural Exhibition, an event that once again proved to be a major gathering for professionals, farmers, and gardening enthusiasts alike. According to…
