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A recent potato trial in Scotland has demonstrated that specific biological products and agronomic techniques can significantly increase tuber numbers in seed crops—by up to 30%. With sustainability and virus control becoming ...

Wireworms thrive in poorly managed agricultural systems. One major reason for their proliferation is crop rotation neglect. Repeatedly planting susceptible crops like potatoes, carrots, or beets in the same field leads to a ...

In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy Seven, for a hands-on farming experience. Around 1,700 participants harvested potatoes (Kitakari variety) and ...

Black potatoes (Purvasuka) are becoming a profitable crop for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural entrepreneurs. With a short harvest period of just 3.5 to 4 months and stable market prices ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 per ...

Potatoes remain one of the most demanding yet profitable crops in modern agriculture. In Russia’s Tambov region, Vi Grow has mastered the art of growing specialized potatoes for French fry production, achieving consistent high ...

Conventional potato farming has taken a heavy toll on global soils. Decades of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tillage have led to: 1-2% annual loss of soil organic matter (SOM) (FAO, 2023) Reduced ...

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 ...

Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into stems and tubers, causing stunted growth and opening pathways for fungal infections ...

https://youtu.be/swWwusm7vGA Ngukong Paul Fonanjei, a potato grower from Santa, Cameroon, shares first-hand footage of imported seed potatoes being unloaded. “We’re ready to partner with suppliers of high-yield hybrids,” Paul explains. “Consistent deliveries ...

In the high-altitude fields of Shiliping Town, Shangnan County, farmers are capitalizing on the region’s unique climate—average elevation of 1,000 meters, abundant sunlight, ample rainfall, and significant diurnal temperature variations—to grow premium ...

Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production. A promising trial conducted by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College ...

When agriculture meets entertainment, the result can be as satisfying as a perfectly crispy French fry—and McCain Foods is proving just that. For the 2025 Major League Baseball season, McCain has partnered ...

GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project – a vital national initiative led by the James Hutton Institute that provides ...

In a groundbreaking move that blends biotechnology, sustainability, and practical agronomy, PoLoPo, an Israeli biotech firm, has finalized its design plans for a pilot-scale production facility in Ness Ziona. This facility will ...

Alegria in the Spotlight: PotatoEurope 2025 Begins with Strong Planting Conditions and Big Expectations With early April planting complete and weather conditions on their side, organizers of PotatoEurope 2025 are entering the ...

Huánuco Invests in Native Potato Production: A Model for Sustainable Highland Agriculture In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the Regional Government of Huánuco (Gorehco) has taken a transformative step in revitalizing ...

POTATOES NEWS is an international potato news portal that publishes information in 102 languages . Over time, the site has accumulated a significant volume of user search queries. To effectively analyze content ...

Food poverty remains a critical issue in the UK, affecting millions of households. However, innovative partnerships like the one between Branston and FareShare UK demonstrate how the agricultural industry can play a ...

The Idaho Potato Conference, now in its 57th year, is set to return to Pocatello, Idaho, from January 22–23, 2025. Organized by the University of Idaho, this event draws attention from across ...