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Farmers in Tatarstan are facing significant challenges due to unusually high rainfall in the early summer of 2025. Mintalip Minekhanov, a potato farmer in Tukayevsky District, warns that excessive moisture is reducing soil aeration, leading to oxygen…
Potatoes, a staple crop in Switzerland, are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and water scarcity. According to recent reports, temperatures above 27°C halt potato growth entirely, and prolonged drought exacerbates the problem. In the canton of Vaud,…
The small Breton town of Plœuc-L’Hermitage has earned national recognition as its beloved La Pomme de Terre en Fête (Potato Festival) was recently listed among the 60 "Plus belles fêtes de France" (Most Beautiful Festivals in France) in 2025. Organized by…
A recent survey conducted by Поле.РФ and the "Тет-о-Твет" platform, involving 6,903 respondents from across Russia, provides intriguing insights into public expectations for the future of agriculture. While 41% believe farming will become more technology-driven by 2030, only 10% foresee a full-scale high-tech transformation involving widespread use of agrodrones, robotics,…
In 2025, Russia experienced an unexpected potato shortage, despite farmers expanding planting areas by 10,000 hectares, which was expected to yield an additional 250,000 tons. However, the total harvest is projected to reach only 7.5 million tons, significantly lower than…
As the early potato harvest begins in Dagestan’s Kumtorkalinsky district, farmers are preparing to meet the high demand for fresh produce in Russia. Early potatoes, harvested in late spring and early summer, command premium prices due to…
Farmers in southern Russia—including Kabardino-Balkaria, Stavropol, and Krasnodar—have begun selective harvesting of new-season potatoes. However, prices are significantly lower than anticipated, according to Alexey Krasilnikov, Executive Director of the Russian Potato Union. Early potatoes are costly to…
Farmers in the Astrakhan region have begun harvesting early potato varieties, as reported by Governor Igor Babushkin. In the Kharbalinsky district—one of the region’s key potato-growing areas—agronomist Azat Karagushev’s fields yield around 200 tons per day. This season,…
The Russian Potato Union has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate exports of early potatoes to neighboring countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. The union seeks faster phytosanitary certifications and streamlined export procedures to…
The early potato season began as usual, with the first loose-skinned potatoes from Southern Baden reaching wholesale markets on May 20, followed by firm-skinned varieties for food retailers by June 10. However, by calendar week 26 (late June),…
Stavropol Krai, one of Russia’s leading agricultural regions, has started harvesting early potatoes—a strategically important crop for the area. This year, potato plantations cover over 6,200 hectares, marking a 10% increase compared to 2023 (Ministry of Agriculture data). Current Harvest…
The first batch of locally grown early potatoes from Moldova’s Cahul region has arrived in Chisinau’s markets, retailing at MDL 50/kg (€2–2.6) in stores and MDL 40–45/kg (€2.05–2.31) in small wholesale. However, despite the premium pricing, farmers face criticism over inconsistent…
