Tag: contract farming

A pilot project introducing the US-bred Atlantic potato variety in Nga My commune (Nghe An province, Vietnam) has delivered promising initial results, offering a new path for sustainable livelihoods in ...

In Baimiaozi Village, Licha Town, Jiaozhou City (Qingdao), the potato harvest has begun on more than 200 mu (approx. 13.3 hectares) of contracted farmland. The main variety is "Atlantic," which, ...

Professor Lim Young-seok from the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University conducted a training session on April 30 for local farmers at the Temporary Startup Support Center in ...

Ethiopia's potato sector is emerging as one of the country's most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to ...

On February 5th, Viettrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, held a seminar to evaluate the effectiveness of the FL2215 potato production model at the Dong Tham ...

A successful trial of growing Atlantic potatoes has brought about a significant shift in agricultural thinking for farmers in Quang Duc, a highland commune in Quang Ninh Province. Previously, fragmented ...

Farmers in the coastal districts of Haiphong City, Vietnam, are in the midst of a bustling winter potato harvest for the 2025-2026 season, reporting excellent yields and favorable prices. A ...

For agricultural engineers and farming system specialists, the results of Vietnam's Central Agricultural Extension project offer compelling evidence that comprehensive mechanization—combined with variety selection and processor linkages—can dramatically transform smallholder ...

For agricultural scientists and farm management professionals, the winter-spring potato programs in Vietnam's Bac Ninh province demonstrate how strategic integration of multinational processing companies, precision agriculture technologies, and contract farming ...

For agricultural development specialists and farm management professionals, the winter-spring potato programs unfolding across Vietnam's northern provinces offer a compelling case study in industrial-scale agricultural transformation. In Ho Vuong commune ...

For agricultural professionals witnessing the transformation of formerly war-torn landscapes, the potato development initiative in Vietnam's Quang Tri province offers compelling evidence of how strategic crop selection and value chain ...

The production linkage model implemented in Khanh Yen commune represents a deliberate institutional departure from the fragmented, trader‑dependent cultivation that previously defined winter potato farming in the region . Historically, ...

The global frozen potato market is entering a period of accelerated transformation. According to Global Growth Insights, the market is projected to grow from USD 176.2 billion in 2025 to ...

In the highlands of Yunnan Province, Fenghé Town has transformed a humble tuber into a sophisticated, vertically integrated agricultural engine, driving rural revitalization through science, scale, and savvy market connection. ...

The announcement that McCain Foods is divesting its Harvestime vegetable processing business in South Africa to Enduring Ventures is a clear strategic move to double down on its core competency: ...

The recent announcement by Cinco Hispanos, a major player under the Krachitos brand, to build a new multi-purpose potato snacks plant in Balcarce, Buenos Aires, reveals a sophisticated, long-term agribusiness ...

The approval of an 18,000-tonne capacity processing plant by Pitcairn Food Industries in the Sokhna Industrial Zone is a concrete step in Egypt's national plan to move beyond bulk commodity ...

The severe price collapse witnessed in Bauchi State's Wunti Market—where a medium bag of sweet potatoes plunged from ₦15,000 to ₦5,000—is not merely a local trading anomaly. It is a ...

The recent announcement by Better Made Snack Foods to launch standalone seasoning shakers—featuring flavors like Barbecue, Red Hot, and Sour Cream & Onion—is a textbook example of brand extension. However, ...

The decision by Quang Duc commune in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province to distribute 15 tons of 'Atlantic' potato seed and 18 tons of organic fertilizer to 17 households for a ...

Vietnam's Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen), the nation's second-largest potato-producing region, presents a paradox of potential and underperformance. With a cool, stable climate enabling year-round production and average yields of 18-20 ...

In Changsheng Village, Hongdunjie Town, Jingbian County, Shaanxi Province, the recent potato harvest is a vivid demonstration of modern agricultural efficiency. The key to this success lies not just in ...

The European potato market, long a model of integrated processing and stable growth, is undergoing its most significant structural shift in a generation. After years of expansion driven by massive ...

The French organic potato market is at a pivotal juncture. According to the Comité National Interprofessionnel de la Pomme de Terre (CNIPT), the 2025-26 campaign follows a period of significant ...

The German potato market is currently presenting a textbook case of agricultural economic paradox. Despite a reported 7% expansion in area and a harvest increase of over 5%, leading to ...

The recent milestone of First Choice Foods (FCF) in Nepal—exporting frozen French fries to the United States—is more than a business headline; it is a masterclass in modern agricultural value ...

In a powerful endorsement of Australian agriculture, Dutch potato processor Farm Frites has received the green light for a A$300 million (€185 million) production facility in Dooen, Victoria. Slated to ...

A significant structural shift is underway in Russia's potato sector, one that holds lessons for agricultural producers globally. According to the Potato Union, the current deficit of fresh, high-quality table ...

The KazAgro-2025 exhibition in Astana served as a powerful barometer for the evolving agricultural landscape in Central Asia. A key takeaway from the event was the clear and growing demand ...

A disturbing sight is unfolding across the farmlands of Niedersachsen, Germany: fields of potatoes left to rot. This is not a result of disease or catastrophic weather, but a calculated ...

India's position in the global potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond fresh market production to competing in the high-value processed potato sector. Farmton Foods, a subsidiary of ...

The global frozen potato market, a cornerstone of the processed food industry, is projected for substantial growth, presenting both opportunities and new demands for potato producers. Dominated by key players ...

From the “Potato Tour across Russia.” A technology talk: skipping the rotary tiller on chernozems, forming ridges in autumn, using moisture probes, and speeding up harvest https://youtu.be/rptL_OvUIDI?si=FTAUoaxbEtfFK_EK The farm deliberately ...

The global french fry market, valued at over $16.5 billion and projected to grow steadily, is witnessing a significant new player. In a strategic move to capture more value from ...

The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato processing giant, convened with more than 200 local farmers in ...

A quiet revolution is transforming the European potato landscape, and its epicenter is in France. Long overshadowed by processing giants Belgium and the Netherlands, France has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing ...

The remarkable global success of Orion's "fresh potato chips" – with cumulative sales exceeding ₩4 trillion – is not just a marketing story; it is a case study in sophisticated ...

One Chinese region has transformed its potato industry into a $3.5 billion economic powerhouse, controlling everything from virus-free seed production to global branding. Discover how Dingxi's integrated approach to breeding, ...

On August 4, 2025, Calbee Inc. launched its Hokkaido First-Dig Potato Chips—a limited-edition snack made from the year’s earliest Hokkaido potato harvest. Available in two flavors (Otsu-Shio Light Salt and Kombu Soy Sauce), ...

Farmers in Yen Dung District, Bac Giang, are reaping significant profits from processing potatoes, with net earnings reaching 3.5 million VND per sao (approximately $150 per 360 m²). This success comes from structured ...

In Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, farmers are busy harvesting potatoes destined for potato chips, a key agricultural product for the region. One such farmer, Yoshiki Egashira, cultivates the "Okhotsk" variety ...

In Feicheng’s Wangzhuang Town, farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest—not of ordinary potatoes, but of vibrant colored varieties like "Black Diamond" and "Red Rose." These potatoes are not just visually striking; they ...

In a significant leap for India’s food processing sector, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Falcon Agrifriz’s state-of-the-art frozen potato processing facility in Kadi, Gujarat. With an investment of $126.5 million ...

Bac Kan, a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, has long faced challenges in agricultural productivity due to fragmented farming practices and limited market access. However, recent initiatives promoting value chain ...

In the 2024-2025 winter crop, Viettrans Logistics JSC, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, successfully implemented a large-scale potato farming model in Nông Cống district, Thanh Hóa province, cultivating 47 hectares of the FL2215 potato variety—a processing-grade ...

Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access. Although production volumes can be substantial, consistently connecting to profitable markets remains ...

A promising step forward for Vietnam’s potato sector is emerging from Thanh Hoa Province, where a new model for growing the FL2215 processing potato variety is delivering strong results in ...

India’s frozen food market is booming, and HyFun Foods is leading the charge with a unique blend of cutting-edge technology, sustainable farming, and a deep-rooted understanding of potatoes. What began ...

Discover how India has transitioned from a French fry importer to a global exporter, leveraging contract farming, specialized potato varieties, and innovative processing techniques to tap into Southeast Asian and ...

Contract farming is becoming a key mechanism to meet the global demand for frozen products, including French fries. Learn how this model fosters economic growth for farmers and addresses the ...