In 2024, South Korea celebrates the 200th anniversary of the introduction of potatoes. Since their arrival, potatoes have evolved into a crucial crop, especially in cooler regions like Gangwon Province, where their resilience to cold temperatures made…
In recent years, Liushao Township in Xundian County, Yunnan, has successfully positioned potato farming as a cornerstone of rural revitalization. The region’s natural conditions—fertile soil, favorable climate, and vast agricultural landscapes—make it ideal for potato cultivation. However,…
As the potato harvest season approaches in Lintao County, Gansu Province, farmers are working tirelessly to ensure every potato is harvested, sorted, and bagged efficiently. Thanks to the widespread adoption of mechanized farming—colloquially known as "iron cows"—farmers…
Potato farming can be a highly rewarding endeavor, but as with any agricultural venture, its success is determined by key foundational choices. According to Guinean potato producer Alpha Ousmane Diallo, the most critical of these are land…
The experimental laboratory of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Rosselkhoznadzor" branch in Krasnoyarsk has concluded its inspections of high-level multiplication seed potatoes. Through cutting-edge in-vitro technology and rigorous field assessments, the program ensures that seed potato varieties…
The authorities introduced a regional emergency regime after heavy rains. In nine municipalities of the region, the average monthly rainfall was exceeded two to three times. This led to waterlogging of the soil and damage to crops.According…
Vegetable growers in the region are close to completing harvesting operations. So, for today, local farmers have already dug up 17.1 thousand tons of potatoes, having fulfilled the plan by 83.3 percent. At the same time, 1,131…
The introduction of a new potato variety named "Pungnong" by the Gangwon Provincial Agricultural Technology Institute has generated excitement among agricultural professionals and market stakeholders. Unveiled at a recent market evaluation event in Seoul, Pungnong is being…
By the end of 2024, the gross potato harvest in the organized sector will amount to about 7.5 million tons. As experts predict, the weather anomalies encountered by plant growers during the season will not have a…
For decades, potato farming has been a pillar of Dutch agriculture. However, recent developments in climate and consumer preferences are placing this staple crop under considerable strain. The growing unpredictability of weather patterns and the increasing salinization…
According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), potato production in Turkey is forecasted to increase by 14% in 2024, reaching 6.5 million tons. Yet, despite the abundance of the crop, many farmers are struggling to…
Farmers in Giresun, Turkey, have long relied on traditional crops to sustain their agricultural practices. However, a recent project initiated by the Giresun Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry is changing this dynamic. In an effort to…