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Since the 1970s, the potato—poetically named "sibzamini" (earth apple) in Persian—has become a staple in Iranian cuisine, steadily gaining ground alongside traditional rice and wheat. Today, Iran produces approximately 5.5 million tons of potatoes annually on 160,000…
Solynta, the Dutch innovator based in Wageningen, has entered a new growth phase following a majority investment from the international German family business EW Group, a leader in animal and plant genetics. The deal, announced in late…
Senegal has reached a significant agricultural milestone, producing over 400,000 tons of onions annually since 2017 and roughly 143,000 tons of potatoes, making the country theoretically self-sufficient in these two key vegetable crops. However, a Senegalese agronomist…
After 35 years of gardening and countless experiments, one seasoned grower has narrowed down her list of potatoes to five reliable favorites she hasn't changed in seven years. The author of the channel "Notes of a Gardener"…
Farmers in the coastal districts of Haiphong City, Vietnam, are in the midst of a bustling winter potato harvest for the 2025-2026 season, reporting excellent yields and favorable prices. A key driver of this success is the…
In the high-stakes world of the International Potato Tour, one name is cutting through the noise: Binom. Led by the uncompromising Andrey Porechniy, the company isn't just selling fertilizer—they are issuing a manifesto for a new era…
In a recent interview, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Dutch seed company Royal HZPC Group, outlined the company's ambitious roadmap for the future of potato breeding, emphasizing that new varieties must meet the evolving expectations of both…
The city of Gwangju is taking significant steps to bolster its agricultural self-sufficiency by launching field trials for eight newly developed domestic potato varieties. In a move to decrease dependence on foreign seeds, the city has distributed…
Agriculture in Kenya is undergoing a quiet revolution. A new generation is stepping up Gen Z innovators who are redefining farming, bringing science, technology and entrepreneurship to every stage of production. At the forefront of this transformation…
When Shivani Bhanvadia describes the potato as her "profession and passion," she speaks from a journey that spans continents, disciplines, and the entire value chain of the global potato industry. Today, as Product Manager at HyFarm, the…
The city of Namwon in North Jeolla Province has announced the beginning of the shipment season for its renowned 'Chunhyang-gol' early potatoes, which are now arriving on consumer tables. According to the city government on the 5th,…
Kenya’s potato sector is undergoing a major transformation as soilless seed production technologies hydroponics and aeroponics replace traditional soil-based systems. These controlled-environment methods are increasingly viewed as the long-term solution to the country’s persistent shortage of certified…
