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On March 31, 2025, the Kostroma branch of the Tver Testing Laboratory of the Federal Center for Animal Health Protection (under the Rosselkhoznadzor authority) completed extensive phytosanitary examinations of nine batches of Lucinda variety seed potatoes, totaling…
Shatura, a municipality in the Moscow region, is earning recognition for producing some of the best seed potatoes in Russia. According to the local administration, the agricultural enterprise "Agroforward" is at the forefront of this success. Cultivating…
In the agricultural heartland of Maria Aurora, Aurora province, a quiet transformation is taking place. Long known for rice farming, the region is now witnessing an increasing number of farmers switching to sweet potatoes, driven by declining…
The Moscow region continues to assert its leadership in Russian agriculture by producing between 60,000 and 65,000 tons of seed potatoes annually, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region. Notably, approximately 30,000…
In an important development for Russian agriculture, the Taldom-based enterprise Valmix has announced a major leap forward in producing seed potatoes of domestic varieties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Moscow Region, Valmix…
At the heart of this culinary crossroads is canola oil, the golden frying medium prized by chefs for delivering crispy, flavorful results. The U.S. imports 69% of its canola oil, and 96% of that comes from Canada,…
Germany’s potato sector is taking decisive action against a new agricultural threat: the reed leafhopper (Hyalesthes obsoletus). This native insect, once considered a minor presence, has surged in numbers due to milder winters and extended growing seasons—clear…
In the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, the price of seed potatoes has reached an all-time high: up to 500 rubles (about $5.35) per bucket of tubers, according to listings on the popular classifieds site Avito. The high…
When agriculture meets entertainment, the result can be as satisfying as a perfectly crispy French fry—and McCain Foods is proving just that. For the 2025 Major League Baseball season, McCain has partnered with the Chicago Cubs to…
The potato is not just a staple crop—it’s also a cultural icon in the snack world. Few brands illustrate this better than Pringles, the globally recognized brand under Kellogg’s. In January 2025, Pringles reintroduced two long-demanded flavors,…
In Thiep, a farming community nestled in the Ndande arrondissement of Senegal's Louga region, potato fields stretch wide with promise — yet for local producers, that promise is turning into frustration. With no reliable access roads and…
Senegal is making bold moves to modernize its agricultural sector and combat one of its most persistent challenges—post-harvest losses. On the fertile plains of Mbane, a newly inaugurated 15,000-ton cold storage facility is now operational, boosting the…
