East Africa’s potato sector just hit a major milestone. The International Potato Center (CIP) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Regional Potato Breeding Hub in Tigoni, designed to power the next generation of potato innovation across East Africa. This bold…
Cheboksary — As part of the large-scale international potato tour and the specialized "Potato-2026" exhibition, immense attention is traditionally paid to phytosanitary security issues. One of the key events of the business program was the presentation by…
In a groundbreaking move for Australian agriculture, potato growers are set to receive compensation for the destruction of seed potatoes infected with the Potato Leafroll Virus. The Australian agricultural authority, in collaboration with Plant Health Australia (PHA),…
Imagine enjoying a pot of your own fluffy new potatoes with dill and butter in early June, while the market is still selling imported ones at a premium. This isn't a fantasy reserved for southern climates, but…
Since the beginning of 2026, the Kaliningrad region has been actively supplying high-quality seed potatoes to agricultural producers across Russia. According to the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor, nearly 460 tons of seed material were inspected and cleared…
On the afternoon of February 24th, the People's Committee of Nga Son Commune, in collaboration with VietTrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, held a review meeting to assess the results of their linked production and consumption model for…
After years of disappointing harvests filled with small, wireworm-ridden potatoes, one gardener decided to try a radical new approach last season. Dubbed the "Thai method" by skeptical neighbors, the technique involves adding a surprising ingredient to each…
Gardening on heavy clay soil or in a low-lying area that turns into a swamp every spring can feel like a losing battle. Traditional deep planting, as passed down through generations, often fails in these conditions: the…
For agricultural engineers and farming system specialists, the results of Vietnam's Central Agricultural Extension project offer compelling evidence that comprehensive mechanization—combined with variety selection and processor linkages—can dramatically transform smallholder potato production economics. The Food Crops Research…
For agricultural scientists and potato breeders who have long grappled with the complexities of tetraploid genetics, a new methodology emerging from China represents a paradigm shift in crop development timelines. Researchers led by Zhang Chunzhi at the…
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VU0bWEupqGFylGsxaT5Qq?si=cKzxsBchR46jVZ-u4G2dlw In early 2026, the global potato market is under pressure from climate extremes, intense price competition, and currency volatility. The European Union is seeing export revenues fall amid growing competition from China and India. Climate-related losses…
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global potato production reached 390.4 million tonnes in 2024, with Russia securing the fifth position at 18.4 million tonnes—representing 4.7% of world output . The production hierarchy remains firmly…