Tag: farmers

Japanese sweet potato is opening a new avenue for economic development in Son Tay Thuong commune, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam. After more than four months of pilot implementation in partnership ...

Farmers in Saratov Region have completed potato planting for this season. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, 710 hectares were allocated to the crop in the organized sector of ...

Russian potato producers are facing a serious paradox: despite massive stockpiles of domestic products — over 1.3 million tons currently in storage, nearly 1.5 times more than last year — ...

The cost of future potato deliveries in Europe has surged by over 700% on the exchange within just a few weeks. According to Euronews, contract-for-difference (CFD) prices for potatoes jumped ...

Several agricultural producers in the Kostroma region have agreed to sell their potatoes and vegetables at reduced prices during the upcoming Easter fairs. Local farms possess substantial stocks of produce ...

Farmers in Russia's Kaliningrad region have fully secured their supply of seed potatoes and vegetables and have begun the spring sowing campaign. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, local ...

In the Predgorny District of Stavropol Krai, local farmers are cultivating more than 30 different varieties of potatoes, according to the municipal administration's press service. This season, agricultural producers have ...

Last Saturday, traditional weekend fairs took place at five venues in Ryazan, attracting 145 food producers, including 9 farmers and 85 individuals running private subsidiary farms. According to the regional ...

https://youtu.be/k1kvaqfRUpI As part of the International Potato Tour, the POTATOES NEWS team visited the village of Duygali in the Shamkir district of Azerbaijan — one of the country’s key potato-producing ...

The An Sinh District in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, has achieved a record-breaking harvest of Atlantic potatoes, marking a major milestone in its 2025–2030 strategy for high-quality agricultural development. By ...

Kyrgyzstan's Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service has conducted a large-scale monitoring of potato sales at major markets in Bishkek and Osh, following a directive from Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet ...

A fiery debate has erupted among residents in Russia over the quality and value of domestic potatoes compared to imports from Egypt and Israel, revealing a deep rift between consumers ...

Europe, and France in particular, is grappling with a severe potato overproduction crisis, driven by a perfect storm of favorable weather, overzealous expansion of farmland, and a sudden slowdown in ...

French potato farmers are facing a severe crisis as a record-breaking 2025 harvest collides with slowing consumer demand, leaving them with massive unsold stocks. Encouraged by previous strong demand from ...

The municipality of Culpina in Chuquisaca, Bolivia, has suffered a major agricultural disaster after a sudden frost destroyed potato crops and other essential productions. Local communities report heavy losses, with ...

A Hailstorm That Devastated the Season A strong hailstorm struck the municipality of Sacaca in the Potosí department, destroying potato fields within minutes. For this high-altitude region, potatoes are a ...

Mexico’s potato sector is sounding the alarm as imports of U.S. potatoes continue to rise. Producers report that these imports are intensifying market pressure, depressing local prices and threatening the ...

The situation in Colombia’s potato industry is becoming increasingly alarming. According to local producer groups, for every 40 million pesos invested, farmers recover only around 4 million — barely 10 ...

https://youtu.be/TKfcVIOkbZM The International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) continues its deep dive into potato processing across Russia. This time we’re in Bryansk Oblast, in the town of Mglin. Here, a ...

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 to Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog). This marks a 39-fold increase compared to ...

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 of the crop production department at the regional Ministry of ...

The Novgorod region is making significant strides in developing its own potato seed production, ensuring food security and reducing dependence on foreign varieties. According to the regional Ministry of Agriculture, ...

Agricultural producers in Primorye have exceeded their potato planting plan by 7%, cultivating a total of 2,600 hectares—107% of the target. The highest planting density was recorded in Oktyabrsky Municipal District, where 575 ...

Kyrgyzstan will begin exporting potatoes to Belarus under a new agreement signed at a business forum in Minsk, as reported by Sputnik. The deal also includes shipments of carrots, cabbage, apples, ...

Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram reaching 91.77 rubles, up from 58.11 rubles at the end of January. ...

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 2024 to 81.5 rubles/kg in May 2025, a 207% increase. Despite ...

In the Babushkinsky district of Russia, farmers in the village of Fetinino woke up to a devastating sight—their freshly planted potato fields had been completely destroyed by wild boars. "Our ...

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 the same period in 2023. April alone saw a 31% year-on-year ...

This season, potato prices in Russia have shocked consumers, reaching 100 rubles per kilogram ($1.10/kg)—a steep increase for a staple once considered the cheapest food item. While officials blame reduced backyard ...

Belarus has successfully met its domestic demand for potatoes and is now positioning itself as a key exporter to Russia, according to Minister of Agriculture and Food Yuri Gorlov. Speaking ...

On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a mandatory quarantine certificate. The potatoes originated from Omsk Oblast, a ...

Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory labeling. Inspectors found that the seed bags lacked essential details, ...

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is celebrating a significant economic and agricultural milestone as Agristo, a leading European potato processor, prepares to break ground on a $450 million ...

The U.S. potato industry continues to navigate shifting consumer preferences and economic challenges, as highlighted in Potatoes USA’s 2024 Foodservice Volumetric Report. While total potato volume in foodservice declined by 1.6% year-over-year (July ...

The 2025 potato planting season has concluded under favorable conditions in major production regions, marking a significant improvement over 2024’s delayed start. According to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), crops ...

Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the start of the year, following an alarming 92% increase over the past ...

The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German early potato season. According to Lothar Meyer, an early potato ...

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 hectares. According to Duhok Agriculture Director Ahmed Jameel, this yield underscores ...

Planting operations for the 2025 potato season in Ireland have concluded earlier than last year, marking a significant improvement over 2024’s weather-related delays. According to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), ...

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a 2025 potato harvest of 7.5 million tons, a rebound from 2024’s decline but still below the record 8.2 million tons achieved in 2023 (Rosstat). The Potato ...

Recently, "potato rice" has gained attention in China as an innovative processed food product. Made from fresh potatoes, buckwheat flour, corn flour, and glyceryl stearate, it offers a unique texture—chewy ...

As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some relief from soaring retail prices. However, the potato market remains ...

Nikolai Leshik, Head of the Crop Production Department at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that Belarus aims to harvest 11 million tons of grain, including rapeseed. This target aligns with recent ...

Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However, local farmers claim they already avoid exporting due to unprofitable ...

Recent reports from Russia’s Potato Union and the Union of Organic Farming highlight growing concerns over the 2024 harvest season. Extreme heat in southern regions and erratic temperature fluctuations are ...

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 must adopt organic practices without receiving premium prices, presents financial ...

In a landmark event for Indonesia’s agricultural sector, Kerinci Regency successfully harvested its first batch of G0-class potato seeds at the Balai Benih Induk (BBI) Kentang Kayu Aro on May 7, 2025. This milestone underscores ...

Recent data reveals a startling surge in Kyrgyzstan’s potato imports from China, raising alarms over food security and self-sufficiency. According to China’s General Administration of Customs, Kyrgyzstan imported 34,500 tons of ...

Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in 2024—800 million rubles less than the previous year. According to the ...

Recent spring frosts in Russia have sparked discussions about their potential effects on potato yields. According to Vladimir Akatyev, chairman of an agricultural cooperative, the frosts did not directly damage ...