From Potatoes to Watermelons: How Astrakhan Farmers Are Adapting to Market Demands
In the Astrakhan region, particularly in the Enotaevsky District, farmers are increasingly abandoning potatoes in favor of higher-value crops. Larisa ...
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Arkhangelsk Oblast Leads the Way in Elite Seed Potato Production: A Model for Sustainable Agriculture
Arkhangelsk Oblast has positioned itself as a leader in the production of elite seed potatoes, thanks to its favorable phytosanitary ...
Sweet Potato (Batat) in Russia: A Rising Star in Agriculture – But Government Support is Key
While potatoes dominate Russian fields, a new contender is emerging—sweet potato (batat). According to Zulu Ramazanov, a farmer from the ...
Early Potato Harvest in Dagestan: A Promising Opportunity for Farmers and Market Stability
As the early potato harvest begins in Dagestan’s Kumtorkalinsky district, farmers are preparing to meet the high demand for fresh ...
Early Astrakhan Potato Harvest Begins: Boosting Local Economy and Reducing Import Dependence
Farmers in the Astrakhan region have begun harvesting early potato varieties, as reported by Governor Igor Babushkin. In the Kharbalinsky ...
Early Potato Harvest in Stavropol: Record Acreage, Subsidies, and Yield Trends
Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the area. This ...
