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The XIII International Scientific-Practical Forum “Fat-Agro” has kicked off in North Ossetia, drawing over 200 participants from across Russia and abroad. This year’s central theme revolves around cutting-edge technologies in original and elite potato seed production, a…
India’s potato industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, transitioning from a volume-driven model to a quality-led, value-added future. Despite being the world’s second-largest potato producer, the country’s average yields languish at 28–30 tonnes per hectare—roughly half those…
After more than two years of planning and construction, the Taste of Maine Potato Chip plant in Limestone has officially commenced production, bringing kettle chips made from locally sourced Maine potatoes to retail shelves across the state.…
Alsum Farms in Adams, Wisconsin, has officially commenced its red and yellow potato harvest, with the first loads already being washed, graded, and packed for fresh-market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers across the Midwest and…
This Sunday, LawLers Barbecue is inviting the community to the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville for "Potatoes With Purpose"—a free baked potato event with an ambitious goal: breaking the Guinness World Record for the most baked potatoes served…
The 27th China Potato Congress, held from August 3 to 6 in Weichang, Hebei, marked a pivotal shift from a national industry gathering to a globally influential summit, uniting over 1,000 professionals from more than 30 countries.…
Exceptionally high temperatures and severe drought across France are shrinking potato tubers, creating a looming headache for producers of French fries. According to experts on TF1, the average potato length has dropped from the usual 10–11 cm…
While drought has devastated many farms this season, Martin Hanse, a seed potato farmer in Kerkwerve, has managed to keep his crops alive through a strategic investment in drip irrigation. With little rain over his fields all…
Farmers in Belgium’s Westhoek region are facing a desperate situation as local buffer basins, their last remaining water sources for irrigation, have nearly run dry. The basin in Vlamertinge has already closed after water levels dropped below…
In the Primorsky District, young farmer Daniil Zinovyev is making his mark in potato farming, though he’s only been at it for three years. Taking over the family business after his father’s passing, Zinovyev is currently harvesting…
In the misty highlands of Wanming Mountain, Xinqiao Village, Fengqing County, Lincang City, farmers are busy harvesting a unique miniature potato variety that thrives at altitudes exceeding 2,200 metres. Unlike ordinary potatoes, this indigenous landrace never grows…
The Tomsk region has officially kicked off its 2026 harvest campaign, with farms beginning selective potato and vegetable digging for commercial sale. Among the first to start were Sergey Lipovka's farm in Shegarsky District and OOO Zarechnoye…
