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The final truckload from the field marks not an end, but the beginning of agriculture's most delicate phase: post-harvest storage. For potato managers across Northwestern Europe and similar climates, the work done in the first weeks within…
The Stavropol region of Russia has cemented its status as a key potato-producing area with a successful harvest of over 88,000 metric tons from 3,000 hectares this season. This output represents a yield increase of approximately 2%…
In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to long-term commitment and scientific rigor. According to Yulia Gunko, Head of the Potato Breeding Department at the…
At 10,000 feet in the Ecuadorian Andes, a women-led farming collective is confronting climate change and agricultural homogenization by reviving a rich legacy of native potatoes. Their story is a powerful case study in resilience, blending ancestral…
For potato producers, agronomists, and researchers, the start of the year marks a crucial knowledge-sharing event: the Idaho Potato Conference. Returning to Pocatello on January 21-22, 2026, this 58th iteration, hosted by the University of Idaho, is…
The Astrakhan region, characterized by a dry, continental climate with hot summers and often poor soil quality, presents significant challenges for potato cultivation. Against this backdrop, the successful 2025 field trials of ten early-ripening Belarusian potato varieties—including…
The numbers from Bangladesh paint a stark picture of a market in severe distress. According to data from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), retail potato prices have plummeted to BDT 18–25 (USD 0.16–0.23) per kg, a…
The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's record-breaking harvest in Flers, Orne, is far more compelling than the tuber's size alone. This exceptional yield,…
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The 'Riviera' potato has garnered significant attention as an ultra-early variety, promising a harvest of new potatoes just 45 days after emergence. Such a rapid growth cycle (categorized as very early to first-early class) is a strategic…
A stark warning from a leading Russian potato producer, Nikolai Yuzefov, owner of a 7,200-hectare farm in the Rostov region, paints a dire picture for the country's potato sector. The core issue is a devastating price squeeze.…
The pursuit of high yield, disease resistance, and storability has long driven potato breeding programs and planting decisions. However, a pointed critique from an experienced gardener on the "uDachny project" channel underscores a significant market tension: agronomic…
