We are delighted to share an original photo sent by our loyal reader, Alexander Shakhvalov, the General Director of LLC Agrostar, located in the village of Starogankino.

LLC Agrostar is actively participating in the national project for seed development and selection of new varieties under the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017–2030 (FSTP). The potato variety shown in the photo is ALVA.

We invite all our readers to share your original photos related to potatoes with us. We will definitely publish them. Please send your submissions to i@viktorkovalev.ru or via WhatsApp (Telegram) at +79677120202, and include “Reader Photos POTATOES NEWS” as the subject.

Alexander Shakhvalov the General Director of LLC Agrostar

Note: This article aims to foster community engagement and highlight the innovative contributions of our readers in the field of potato cultivation. We look forward to showcasing more reader contributions in the future.

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POTATOES NEWS Viktor Kovalev is the founder of Potatoes.News and the creator of the International Potato Tour (IPT) — a global multimedia project that connects potato farmers, processors, researchers, and agribusiness companies across more than 20 countries. Viktor writes about potato production, processing technologies, storage, seed breeding, export markets, innovations, and sustainable agriculture. His work combines journalism, field research, and video storytelling, giving readers and viewers a unique perspective on the global potato industry. Areas of expertise: Global potato market trends Seed potato production and certification Potato processing (chips, flakes, fries, starch) Smart farming and agri-technologies Storage, logistics, and export Interviews and field reports from leading producers
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