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In Dingxi’s Anding District, known as China’s "Potato Capital," farmers are embracing a new season with free high-quality seed potatoes. The Qinglan Mountain Township is distributing the high-yield "Qingshu No. 9" variety alongside expert guidance, helping farmers…
In Siziwang Banner, Ulanqab—China’s leading potato-producing region—farmers are ditching traditional soil-based cultivation for aeroponics, a high-tech method where potato seedlings grow suspended in air, nourished by nutrient-rich mist. This innovation, spearheaded by companies like Inner Mongolia Xinyu Seed Industry,…
In the fields of Wudu District, white potato blossoms sway in the May breeze, painting a picturesque scene. But beyond the beauty lies a story of agricultural innovation—where science, technology, and smart farming practices are turning humble…
Nestled in the arid lands of Weiyuan County, Gansu Province, the Huichuan Potato Research Station—founded in 1965—has spent 60 years transforming the humble potato into a powerhouse of agricultural prosperity. What began as a modest facility for preserving China’s first…
In a landmark event for Indonesia’s agricultural sector, Kerinci Regency successfully harvested its first batch of G0-class potato seeds at the Balai Benih Induk (BBI) Kentang Kayu Aro on May 7, 2025. This milestone underscores the region’s commitment to seed independence, food security,…
In 2025, Orion Vina celebrates 14 years of its "Homeland Potatoes" initiative, a groundbreaking project that has strengthened Vietnam’s potato supply chain while promoting sustainable agriculture. Partnering with farmers, scientists, and local authorities, Orion has introduced high-quality Bliss potatoes, optimized farming techniques, and…
In the 2024-2025 winter crop, Viettrans Logistics JSC, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, successfully implemented a large-scale potato farming model in Nông Cống district, Thanh Hóa province, cultivating 47 hectares of the FL2215 potato variety—a processing-grade potato exclusively used for snack production. Key Advantages…
https://youtu.be/ER3EztC5hBs Potatoes have become one of the most versatile and profitable crops in Central Africa, yet many smallholder farmers still battle erratic yields and undersized tubers. In the volcanic highlands around Santa, Cameroon, the Santa Potato Farmers’…
For decades, Guantánamo’s attempts to grow potatoes have ended in disappointment. The latest effort, yielding just 4–5 tons per hectare—far below the acceptable minimum of 10 tons—highlights systemic issues plaguing Cuban agriculture: poor timing, insufficient resources, and…
https://youtu.be/yQvbpfzGf0Q?si=39CIgSaMxR2rK-B- Adelaide / Melbourne / Moscow, 23 May 2025 – Potatoes News is proud to announce an upcoming video interview with Australian Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist Jemma O’Hanlon (BHlthSc Nutr & Diet, AdvAPD, GAICD) in…
In a significant step toward seed renewal and agricultural resilience, 25,000 kg of second-generation Picasso seed potatoes have been distributed to farmers in Kyrgyzstan’s Alay district. Sourced from Dutch breeding programs, these high-quality seeds were procured by a local…
Potatoes are a global staple, ranking as the third most important food crop after rice and wheat. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), potatoes are cultivated across 140 countries, covering 16.5 million hectares and producing 359 million tons annually. Yet,…
