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Russia, traditionally a leading global potato producer, is now grappling with an unprecedented shortage, driving prices up by a staggering 173% year-on-year. The situation has become so dire that the government is importing potatoes from Mongolia, a country that only…
For centuries, potato farming in Peru’s highlands relied on traditional methods, limiting yields and market potential. Today, thanks to programs like Haku Wiñay under Foncodes (Peru’s Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion), more than 305,000 families have adopted modern techniques—from soil preparation…
The Dirección Regional de Agricultura (DRA) de Huánuco is making significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity in Pachitea through its Coffee and Native Potato projects. These initiatives have already supported around 400 local producers, providing them with technical assistance, modern tools, and…
In a significant development for post-harvest handling and food preservation, researchers at the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services have demonstrated that vacuum-packed cut potatoes maintain excellent quality for up to 10 days when stored at 4°C. The study, published…
June marks the peak harvest season in Shibing County’s Yangliutang Town, where farmers in Diba Village are reaping the rewards of their hard work. Over 100 acres of potatoes have been successfully harvested, with an estimated yield…
With Westernized diets contributing to rising chronic diseases, inflammatory conditions—linked to cancer and arthritis—are a growing concern. In South Korea, over 3 million people aged 60+ suffer from chronic inflammatory arthritis, highlighting the need for natural anti-inflammatory…
In Jianyang District’s Jukou Town, potato farming is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the adoption of mechanized harvesting. On May 27, the Huxiao Village Cooperative deployed a medium-sized potato harvesting machine, imported from Shandong, to streamline…
In Feicheng’s Wangzhuang Town, farmers are celebrating a bountiful harvest—not of ordinary potatoes, but of vibrant colored varieties like "Black Diamond" and "Red Rose." These potatoes are not just visually striking; they also offer superior nutritional benefits, stronger disease…
The Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has launched the PEI Index Field Buy-Back Program, a strategic initiative to purchase farmland affected by potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum). This soil-borne fungal disease has disrupted Canada’s potato trade since its…
In Egypt, a "purple fever" is sweeping markets as consumers rush to buy purple potatoes, touted for their weight-loss and health benefits. Vendors report skyrocketing demand, with customers specifically seeking this vibrant tuber. But beyond its trendy…
From January 1 to June 13, 2024, China exported over 32,000 tons of food-grade potatoes to Russia’s Amur Oblast through the "Kani-Kurgan" checkpoint, according to Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog). This marks a 39-fold increase compared to the same period in 2023, when only 823…
Agricultural organizations and farmers in Zabaykalsky Krai have outperformed expectations, planting potatoes across 603.5 hectares—7% above the initial 2025 target. Roman Katnikov, head of the crop production department at the regional Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed the results, highlighting an extra 40…
