China’s Potato Export Boom to Russia’s Far East: What It Means for Global Agriculture
From January 1 to June 13, 2024, China exported over 32,000 tons of food-grade potatoes to Russia’s Amur Oblast through the "Kani-Kurgan" checkpoint, according ...
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Zabaykalsky Krai Exceeds Potato Planting Targets by 7% – What’s Driving the Success?
Agricultural organizations and farmers in Zabaykalsky Krai have outperformed expectations, planting potatoes across 603.5 hectares—7% above the initial 2025 target. Roman Katnikov, head ...
Boosting Food Security: Novgorod Region Set to Open First Potato Breeding and Seed Center
The Novgorod region is making significant strides in developing its own potato seed production, ensuring food security and reducing dependence ...
Record Potato Yields in Primorye: How Farmers Exceeded Targets Despite Challenges
Agricultural producers in Primorye have exceeded their potato planting plan by 7%, cultivating a total of 2,600 hectares—107% of the target. ...
Kyrgyzstan Expands Agricultural Trade with Belarus: New Opportunities for Farmers and Agribusiness
Kyrgyzstan will begin exporting potatoes to Belarus under a new agreement signed at a business forum in Minsk, as reported ...
Why Are Potato Prices Surging? Key Factors and Solutions for the Agricultural Sector
Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram ...
Why Are Potato Prices Soaring? Challenges and Opportunities in Tatarstan’s Vegetable Market
Tatarstan ranks 3rd in Russia for potato production and 1st in the Volga Federal District, yet retail prices have skyrocketed—from 26.51 rubles/kg in April ...
Wild Boar Invasion: A Growing Threat to Farmlands and How to Protect Your Crops
In the Babushkinsky district of Russia, farmers in the village of Fetinino woke up to a devastating sight—their freshly planted ...
Why Russian Potato Sales Dropped 22.7% – Market Trends, Causes, and Solutions for Farmers
Recent data from Rosstat reveals a concerning trend: Russian agricultural organizations sold only 876,000 tons of potatoes from January to April 2024—a 22.7% decrease compared to ...
Why Small-Scale Farmers Won’t Sell Their Potatoes—Even at Record-High Prices
This season, potato prices in Russia have shocked consumers, reaching 100 rubles per kilogram ($1.10/kg)—a steep increase for a staple once ...
Belarus Boosts Potato Production: Self-Sufficient and Ready to Export to Russia
Belarus has successfully met its domestic demand for potatoes and is now positioning itself as a key exporter to Russia, ...
The Hidden Risks of Uncertified Potato Imports: A Case Study from Mordovia
On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a ...
Suspicious Seed Potato Scandal: What Farmers and Agronomists Need to Know About Supply Chain Risks
Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory ...
Agristo’s $450M U.S. Potato Processing Plant: A Game-Changer for North Dakota’s Agriculture
The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is celebrating a significant economic and agricultural milestone as Agristo, a leading European ...
U.S. Foodservice Potato Trends 2024: Declining Volumes but Rising Value Signals Market Resilience
The U.S. potato industry continues to navigate shifting consumer preferences and economic challenges, as highlighted in Potatoes USA’s 2024 Foodservice Volumetric ...
2025 Potato Season: Strong Start but Weather and Market Shifts Pose Challenges
The 2025 potato planting season has concluded under favorable conditions in major production regions, marking a significant improvement over 2024’s ...
Potato Prices in Russia Set to Drop: How Harvests and Imports Are Stabilizing the Market
Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the ...
Early Potato Harvest Kicks Off in Germany: High Hopes Amidst Dry Weather Challenges
The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German ...
Duhok’s Potato Boom: 600,000-Ton Harvest Sparks Export Opportunities
The Directorate of Agriculture in Duhok, Iraq, has projected a massive potato harvest of 600,000 tons for 2024, following the cultivation of 48,000 ...
Ireland’s 2025 Potato Season: Early Planting, Strong Start, and Market Shifts
Planting operations for the 2025 potato season in Ireland have concluded earlier than last year, marking a significant improvement over ...
Potato Production in 2025: Rising Harvests, Persistent Challenges, and Market Volatility
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 2025 potato harvest of 7.5 million tons, a rebound from 2024’s decline but still ...
Potato Rice: A Revolutionary Staple or a Niche Product? Exploring the Future of Potato Processing in Agriculture
Recently, "potato rice" has gained attention in China as an innovative processed food product. Made from fresh potatoes, buckwheat flour, ...
Southern Potato Harvest to Stabilize Prices: Will Supply Meet Demand in 2024?
As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some ...
Belarus Aims for 11 Million Tons of Grain and 5 Million Tons of Sugar Beet in 2024: Can Weather and Market Conditions Support These Targets?
Nikolai Leshik, Head of the Crop Production Department at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that Belarus aims to harvest 11 million ...
Potato Export Ban in Kaliningrad: Necessary Protection or Red Tape for Farmers?
Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However, ...
