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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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Spread and Impact of Late Blight in Ontario Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating disease affecting both potatoes and tomatoes. Recently, outbreaks have been confirmed in ...

Addressing the Threat of Potato Wart from Canadian Imports Washington D.C.—In a united effort, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) led a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in addressing ...

This article discusses the confirmation of late blight in Southwestern Ontario's potato and tomato crops, highlighting the characteristics and implications of the US-23 strain. Insights from agricultural experts Dr. Kutay Ozturk and ...

A genetically tailored pesticide has emerged as a game-changer in pest control, effectively eradicating the notorious Colorado potato beetle while sparing other insects, including its kin. The innovative RNA interference technology behind ...

This article discusses the innovative use of spike proteins to combat aphid-borne diseases in crops. By blocking viruses from binding to aphid receptors, researchers have developed a method to prevent disease transmission ...

In Samdrupjongkhar, the pricing of potatoes is influenced by several factors, including the output from neighboring Indian states, the costs associated with cold storage, and overall market demand. This year’s dip in ...

Across Europe, potato planting conditions are starting to improve despite recent weather challenges. In Ireland, approximately 50% of plantings are now complete, although delays persist in the southeast. Farmers in France, Belgium, ...

The James Hutton Institute (Scotland) has confirmed the extension of funding for the 'Fight Against Blight' (FAB) scheme (https://blight.hutton.ac.uk/BlightReport) for the 2024 season, ensuring the continued protection of Britain’s potato crops against ...

In Mexico, cases of pesticide poisoning in potato and corn crops have raised a critical question: Can we farm the land more ecologically and sustainably? Saul Pérez Salazar, originally from Los Pescados, ...

As stated in the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, all the necessary resources are available to carry out these works.The regional management bodies of the agro-industrial complex, together with specialists from the ...

Harvest Pride Project Sets New Standards for Potato Cultivation and Sustainability In a strategic move towards advancing sustainability in the potato industry, Nedato B.V., in collaboration with CropSolutions, unveils an innovative initiative. ...

Why the International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for new ways outside of small-scale agriculture: Decrease in the number of small-scale farmers: The share of small-scale agriculture in world food security is ...

Within the framework of cooperation between Rabobank and Agrofoodcluster, closer cooperation is planned in the regions of Flevoland, Friesland and Groningen. Both sides see many benefits from knowledge sharing. The new vision ...

Matthias Tschumi, Matthias Albrecht, Viktor Dubsky, and Jana Collatz shed light on an innovative approach to pest control in potato crops. Their research focuses on the effectiveness of tailored flower strips, implemented ...

Potato crops are highly susceptible to viruses, and Potato Virus O (PVO) is one of the most common and economically significant viral pathogens affecting potato yields globally. In this article, we will ...