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The world of agriculture is vast, with traditional crops dominating the landscape for centuries. However, with the growing awareness of health and nutrition, the demand for more unique and nutrient-dense varieties is ...

In the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a crisis loomed over the region’s potato farmers. The earthquake damaged fields, leaving farmers unable to plant 5 tons of seed potatoes. Without intervention, ...

In an unusual listing on the Russian marketplace Avito, a potato field in Selezan, Etkulsky District of the Chelyabinsk region, has been put up for sale. The field spans 25 hectares and ...

Renaissance BioScience has been awarded the 2024 "Crop Protection Solution of the Year" by AgTech Breakthrough for its pioneering yeast-based RNAi biopesticide technology. This platform offers a sustainable, scalable solution for targeting ...

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including more frequent droughts, heat stress, and erratic rainfall. To counter these challenges, ...

As Kenya’s agricultural sector continues to evolve, the potato has emerged as a strategic crop under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Recognizing its potential to significantly contribute to the country's ...

In a significant move to accelerate innovation in agriculture, Bayer has selected Genvor Inc. as the recipient of its first Golden Ticket award. This accolade provides the U.S.-based startup with year-long access ...

Bayer has awarded Genvor Inc. its first Golden Ticket, granting access to LifeHub California @AgStart. Genvor will advance its antimicrobial peptide technology to enhance crop disease resistance and nutrition, with support from ...

In a significant leap forward for agricultural biotechnology, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to create a new generation of potatoes with enhanced resilience to both ...

Potato harvesting is in full swing in the fields of the region. Today, about one thousand tons of tubers have been accumulated. The average yield is 24.95 t/ha.In total, 1008 hectares are ...

Pseudomonads produce a wide array of antimicrobial compounds including 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG), which possess a broad-spectrum antagonistic effect against phytopathogens. Rhizospheric soil samples were collected from the Solanaceous crops for isolation of fluorescent ...

The article discusses the recent visit of CropXR and its partners to an experimental potato field, highlighting the progress made in potato cultivation despite challenging weather conditions. The collaborative research, involving industry ...

The U.K. potato market is currently witnessing robust contract movement, aligning well with the increase in crop volumes. As more potatoes become available, buyers are showing a preference for dual-purpose varieties, which ...

The 2023-2024 potato crop was particularly abundant, with production increases translating into higher stock levels. As of June 1, 2024, U.S. potato stocks totaled 3.02 million tons, a 19% rise compared to ...

The 2024 growing season in Haute-Vienne, France, has been a challenging one for farmers, especially those cultivating potatoes, tomatoes, peas, and beans. Unseasonably wet spring and early summer conditions have created a ...

The Pressing Demand for Potatoes in Spain Accelerates Harvest Schedules In recent months, potato producers in Spain, particularly in Castilla y León, have faced significant pressure to expedite their harvests. A combination ...

The Julius Kühn-Institut reports on the potential spread of Candidatus Arsenophonus phytopathogenicus to potato and onion crops. Initially known for affecting sugar beets, the pathogen, transmitted by the reed planthopper, is now ...

Tengzhou, a city in Shandong Province, has become a significant hub for potato cultivation in recent years. The area now boasts around 47,000 hectares of potato fields, reflecting a dedicated effort to ...

Protecting America's Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have led a group of ...

Exploring Innovative Farming Practices in Sandveld Villa Crop Protection's agronomists, with a keen interest in advancing potato farming, visited the esteemed Stephan & Seun Potatoes production farm in Sandveld following the Potatoes ...

On 30 May 2024, Europatat joined the global celebration of the first International Day of the Potato, designated by the United Nations and FAO under the theme “Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope”. For ...

Weather Challenges and Crop Delays in Northwest Europe The fresh potato crop in northwest Europe, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands, is facing significant delays due to persistent rainy weather that hindered ...

Anticipated Decrease in Acreage and Potential Impact of Weather Events on Yields Idaho is set to experience a notable reduction in Russet potato acreage for the upcoming 2024 crop. According to Ryan ...