The Paradox of Plenty: How Systemic Gluts Are Crushing Early Potato Profitability in Bangladesh
For growers of early-maturing potato varieties, timing is everything. The strategy is simple: beat the main harvest to market, capture ...
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Beyond the Wheel Track: How Drone Technology Is Redefining Crop Protection and Profitability in Precision Agriculture
Recent field trials conducted by researchers at the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPC ...
Beyond the Local Field: How Niche Exports are Reshaping Global Agricultural Trade
For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural business owners, the headlines are often dominated by the major global commodities: wheat, corn, and ...
A Perfect Storm: Record Imports and Soaring Costs Push Russian Potato Sector to the Brink
A stark warning from a leading Russian potato producer, Nikolai Yuzefov, owner of a 7,200-hectare farm in the Rostov region, ...
Beyond the Regional Ranking: What Kaliningrad’s Potato Yield Reveals About Modern Farming Resilience
The recent data from the Unified Interdepartmental Statistical Information System (EMISS) presents a compelling narrative for the potato sector in ...
Beyond the Bottom Line: What HZPC’s Record Year Signals for the Future of Potato Cultivation
The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story; ...
Protective Measures or Market Distortion? Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed Potato Import Limits Stir Debate
The Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is actively developing a proposal to impose temporary limits on ...
Record Harvest, Rock-Bottom Prices: The Belgian Potato Paradox
Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato industry, is experiencing a classic agricultural paradox. While farmers are harvesting one of the ...
From Cosmetic Reject to Value Stream: The Business Case for “Imperfect” Produce
NoKota Packers Inc. is making a strategic pivot from waste to value with its new campaign promoting "perfectly good imperfect" ...
Beyond the Bumper Crop: How a Russian Farm’s Record Yield is Reshaping Local Markets and Methods
The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting ...
The Tariff Tightrope: Balancing Domestic Policy and Potato Farm Viability in Eastern Oregon
In Eastern Oregon, a cornerstone of U.S. potato production, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the industry as stakeholders grapple ...
The Price Collapse Paradox: Record Potato Yields and Producer Despair in the EU
In the Manche region of France and across Europe's potato belt, the 2025 season has become a case study in ...
The Boom and Bust Cycle: Diagnosing the Systemic Volatility in Russia’s Potato Market
On the surface, the 2025 season looks like a resounding success for Russian agriculture. The Russian Potato Union forecasts a ...
Waterlogged Fields, Market Squeeze: Latvia’s Potato Crisis and the EU Safety Net
The Latvian government's declaration of a nationwide agricultural state of emergency until November 4, 2025, underscores the severity of this ...
The Buyer’s Eye: How Consumer Potato Selection Directly Impacts Farm Profitability and Market Signals
While often viewed as separate domains, consumer purchasing behavior at the retail level sends powerful market signals back through the ...
The Kazakh Potato Boom and Bust: A Cautionary Tale of Market Speculation and Export Barriers
Early 2025 saw record-high potato prices in Kazakhstan, triggering a massive expansion in planting as farmers rushed to capitalize. However, ...
Subsidizing Success: Emilia-Romagna Bets €1.2 Million on Certified Seed Potato and Rice
In a significant move to bolster regional agriculture, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has announced two new subsidy programs with ...
Bankruptcy in the Potato Aisle: What the Collapse of CêlaVíta Reveals About Today’s Processing Industry
The recent collapse of Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta has sent ripples through the European agricultural community, highlighting the precarious nature ...
Beyond the Commodity Trap: How a Vietnamese Sweet Potato Co-op is Capturing Value Through Processing
In the Nho Quan district of Vietnam, the story of sweet potato production has been a classic tale of agricultural ...
Potato Panic: How EU Market Oversupply is Crashing Prices Below Production Costs
Polish potato producers are experiencing a severe market crisis as record-low prices threaten the viability of their operations. Farmers report ...
Potato Market Crisis: Low Prices, Rising Competition, and the Risk of Farmer Panic
The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous ...
Harvesting Success: How Community Farming Events Boost Engagement and Sustainable Agriculture
In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy ...
Organic Potato Farming: High Rewards but Steep Challenges – A Global Economic Analysis
Organic potatoes command 20-50% higher prices—typically 0.50−0.50−0.80/kg compared to 0.20−0.20−0.40/kg for conventional—making them an attractive niche for commercial growers. However, the three-year transition period, where farmers ...
Virus-Free Potato Cultivation Boosts Yields Over 2200 kg/ha and Enhances Profitability: A Case Study from China
In 2025, a collaborative effort between the Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station and the Kaizhou District Agricultural Development Service Center established a 105-mu (≈7 ha) ...
Best Practices for Shipping, Handling, and Preparing Seed Potatoes: Expert Advice for a Strong Start
Seed potatoes are the foundation of a successful potato crop. Good handling and preparation practices not only protect seed health ...
From Palay to Root Crops: Why Aurora Farmers Are Betting on Sweet Potatoes Over Rice
In the agricultural heartland of Maria Aurora, Aurora province, a quiet transformation is taking place. Long known for rice farming, ...
Vietnam’s FL2215 Potato Production Model: A Game Changer for Processing-Grade Varieties
On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in ...
Mastering Irrigation: A Free Course Empowering Mississippi Farmers for Water-Efficient Success
The Mississippi State University Extension Service, in collaboration with the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research (NCAAR), is offering a ...
Julinka and Atlantic: High-Profit Potato Varieties Transforming Hanoi’s Agriculture
The Rise of Julinka and Atlantic in Hanoi's Winter Crops In the quest for sustainable and profitable winter crops, Hanoi’s ...
Success in Red Sweet Potato Farming in Bulancak: A New Path for Diversified Agriculture
Farmers in Giresun, Turkey, have long relied on traditional crops to sustain their agricultural practices. However, a recent project initiated ...
From Journalism to Innovative Farming: How One Farmer is Revolutionizing Agriculture with Black Crops
The world of agriculture is vast, with traditional crops dominating the landscape for centuries. However, with the growing awareness of ...
FMC Trials Show Great Promise for the Future of Weed Control in Agriculture
#weedcontrol #agriculture #herbicides #herbicide-resistantweeds #cropyields #farmprofitability #sustainability In recent years, weed control has become a significant challenge for farmers and ...
