In Qianshuikou Village, Laixi City, Qingdao, a striking purple potato variety that can be eaten raw has taken the market by storm. Introduced from abroad in 2022, this unique crop delivers a crisp, sweet flavor with no…
On a rainy June day, the "Gratitude Pavilion" at the entrance of Jianglingshang Village in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, turned into a bustling potato collection point as part of the local "Mountain Village Vegetable Purchase Plan." Eight…
Welcome to the International Potato Tour in Irkutsk. As we examine best practices for modern potato production, we turn our attention to the innovative approaches employed by KFK Kichigin. By rethinking field geometry and machinery interaction with…
Farmers have brought the first harvest of young potatoes to Moscow's fairs from the Rostov region, Krasnodar Krai, Dagestan, and Crimea, according to the official website of the capital's mayor. Residents and visitors of Moscow can purchase…
Brazil’s potato market is entering a period of increased supply as producers intensify harvesting activities during the country’s dry season crop. The expansion in production is expected to improve product availability across key consumer markets while influencing…
More than 400 varieties of native Andean potatoes in Peru’s Huánuco region could disappear unless stronger measures are taken to support farmers, preserve traditional seeds, and improve rural economic conditions. Agricultural experts and local authorities have raised…
The Peruvian region of Huancavelica has taken a major step toward strengthening its agricultural economy with the launch of a new native potato processing plant in Acobamba. The project represents a milestone in the industrialization of one…
Biologist Gabdulkhay Samigullin from Naberezhnye Chelny has shared recommendations on proper potato hilling, noting that the frequency of the procedure depends on the potato variety, weather conditions, and the state of the bushes. The main goals of…
Producer prices for potatoes in Russia have fallen by more than 60% over the past year, according to the Potato Union. Alexey Krasilnikov, director of the association, reported that carrots were the only crop in the traditional…
The sowing campaign is ongoing in the Republic of Buryatia. According to the regional government, despite a cold spring and frequent rainfall that have affected the timing of field work, agricultural producers are steadily moving toward meeting…
The first potatoes of the new season have appeared on the shelves of local stores in Astrakhan. The tubers are being packaged in large paper bags and delivered to retail outlets. According to local entrepreneurs, this is…
Fat-Agro, an enterprise within the Bavaria group of companies, recently hosted Rudolf Schwartzel, an international seed potato expert and representative of the Swiss research center Agroscope, for a working visit. The trip allowed the specialist to see…