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In 2024, Spain’s potato production saw a 0.6% increase, reinforcing its stability in the agricultural sector (Eurostat, 2024). Meanwhile, processed tomato exports surged by 22% in 2023, solidifying Spain’s position as a key player ...

In the Babushkinsky district of Russia, farmers in the village of Fetinino woke up to a devastating sight—their freshly planted potato fields had been completely destroyed by wild boars. "Our potatoes vanished ...

The UK government has taken a major step toward adopting gene-edited crops by implementing secondary legislation under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023. The new rules, presented to Parliament in February 2025 ...

Potato farming faces significant challenges due to bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), a devastating disease that causes severe yield losses worldwide. In Indonesia alone, bacterial wilt can reduce potato yields by 30-70%, threatening food ...

In the agricultural heartland of Maria Aurora, Aurora province, a quiet transformation is taking place. Long known for rice farming, the region is now witnessing an increasing number of farmers switching to ...

In the heart of northern Europe’s potato belt, a quiet agricultural innovation is taking root—literally. Across several German regions, farmers are sowing oats around their seed potato fields, not for harvest, but ...

Potato Wart Disease: A Growing Threat to Volgograd Agriculture Potato is considered the "second bread" in Volgograd, yet local production struggles to meet demand. As a result, large volumes of potatoes are ...

The introduction of white-fleshed potato varieties offers a promising avenue for enhancing agricultural productivity in Northern Vietnam's winter season. These varieties, tailored for industrial processing, present both challenges and opportunities for local ...

Overproduction and rising costs lead to lossesFarmers are facing tough times: potato prices have dropped to levels that do not even cover half of production costs. With potato planting areas significantly increased ...

In the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, farmers are facing a new set of challenges due to the unpredictable weather patterns and the heavy fog that has been affecting their crops, especially ...

In the heart of Spain’s Llanada Alavesa, a crisis is unfolding as unharvested seed potatoes rot in saturated fields. Excessive rainfall between September and December 2024 has left 20% of the region’s ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum that has plagued potato growers across the U.S. for ...

The fall potato harvest is in full swing, and growers in Idaho—the leading potato-producing state—are optimistic about this year’s yields and quality. Despite a slight reduction in acreage, the industry is well-positioned ...

The recent downpours in northern Burgos have caused unprecedented damage to agricultural land, with potato and sunflower farmers bearing the brunt of the losses. Between October 2nd and 8th, over 97 liters ...

As farmers in Thanh Hóa Province begin winter planting, there is a notable shift away from traditional crops to high-value alternatives. This transition aims to maximize yields and increase profitability, a strategy ...

In 2024, South Korea celebrates the 200th anniversary of the introduction of potatoes. Since their arrival, potatoes have evolved into a crucial crop, especially in cooler regions like Gangwon Province, where their ...