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German manufacturer Grimme has introduced the PRIOS 440 potato planter, a machine engineered to consolidate seven key field operations into a single pass: soil cultivation, fertilizer application, liquid chemical application, microgranule placement, planting, ridge formation, and erosion…
In April 2026, Zhuanglang County in Gansu Province hosted successful field trials of China's first high-density, compact potato planting machine. The equipment integrates three core functions in a single pass: drip tape laying, plastic film mulching, and…
In 2026, farms are not replacing harvesting equipment on the principle of "buy new." They decide after careful calculation: is it cheaper to take a loan or lease for a new machine, or to fully overhaul a…
Parallel guidance systems are no longer a novelty. But in potato planting, especially on sloping fields, it becomes clear that an autopilot keeping the tractor on line and a planter actually following that line are not the…
The agricultural sector is currently facing a massive labor shortage, with the deficit estimated at around 160,000 workers. In response to the growing challenge of finding personnel, farmers are increasingly turning to optical sorting technologies powered by…
Mintalip Minekhanov, known across Tatarstan as the "potato king," has built an agricultural empire from humble beginnings. His peasant-farming enterprise in the village of Starye Yerykly now spans 350 hectares and annually produces around 3,000 tonnes of…
Russian potato prices declined by 3.1% in the week of 8–14 September 2026, according to Rosstat data published on 16 September. The drop, recorded within the so-called "borscht basket" of staple vegetables, reflects the seasonal influx of…
Christophe Vermeulen, CEO of Belgapom, will moderate the event's inspiring seminar sessions, bringing experts together to discuss the industry's future. On November 29, 30, and December 1, 2026, the international potato industry will gather at Kortrijk Xpo…
The editorial team of potatoes.news and the organizers of the International Potato Tour are proud to announce a collaboration with a new strategic partner — the Russian company DAMIAT. As a resident of the Skolkovo innovation center,…
Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique have released new resilient potato and sweetpotato varieties developed with support from the International Potato Center (CIP), according to an 18 August 2026 announcement. Ethiopia introduced eight potato and three sweetpotato varieties, with…
The International Potato Tour and the industry portal POTATOES.NEWS announce the beginning of a strategic partnership with LLC "PPU 21 VEK" — an expert in the design and construction of full-cycle vegetable and grain storage facilities. Under…
Peru's coastal potato valleys face medium to high agroclimatic risk through November as El Niño conditions coincide with planting of the country's main potato season, according to the national meteorological and hydrological service, Senamhi. Warm conditions could…
