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The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and togetherness—but it can also bring about its fair share of stress, particularly around meal preparation. Recognizing this, The Little Potato Company has ...

Potato farming has always required careful planning, but recent insights from agronomists and experienced gardeners show that companion planting can make a significant difference. Rather than isolating potatoes in separate plots, integrating ...

For the potato industry, managing tuber dormancy is crucial to maintaining both the quality and longevity of stored potatoes. Dormancy, the natural phase that delays sprouting after harvest, is essential for preserving ...

The quality and market value of potatoes can hinge significantly on how they’re managed in storage, especially during the first 45 days post-harvest. To support potato farmers in perfecting these storage practices, ...

This article covers Potatoes USA’s celebration of National Potato Month at the USDA Farmers Market, focusing on VegU’s role in educating visitors about potato nutrition, storage, and preparation methods.

Restrain, a leading player in sustainable agricultural technology, has appointed Yotam Guetta as its new Head of Technology. Yotam, who previously held leadership roles at Infarm, brings a wealth of experience in ...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, SABIC, a leader in the chemical industry, Lamb Weston, a global producer of frozen potato products, and Opackgroup, a manufacturer of flexible films, have developed sustainable packaging made ...

Potato farming in Bavaria is under severe threat from the Reed Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Hyalesthes obsoletus), a small insect less than a centimeter long, yet capable of causing devastating crop damage. Once limited ...

Restrain announces the addition of Annabel to their team, highlighting her background in agri-business management and her experience in livestock coordination. Her expertise will support the company’s innovative approach to potato storage ...

RPE, LLC, RD Offutt Company, Reed Farms, BKR Farms, LLC, Sklarczyk Seed Farms,PoLoPo and Alsum Farms and Produce join the 45+ members in this growingorganization. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (October 21 , ...

Sustainable packaging is becoming a critical focus in agriculture, where producers and consumers alike are increasingly concerned about environmental impact. The 2024 Student Design Challenge, hosted by the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA), ...

Agrico recently hosted students from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, providing insights into the potato industry and fostering connections between academia and industry. The event included alumni sharing their career ...

In the fast-evolving world of food processing, small-scale producers often find themselves on the lookout for technologies that boost efficiency without the massive infrastructure investments required for large-scale operations. The latest innovation ...

In the fast-evolving world of food processing, small-scale producers often find themselves on the lookout for technologies that boost efficiency without the massive infrastructure investments required for large-scale operations. The latest innovation ...

The high-altitude region of Leh district, Ladakh, is home to a unique community of tribal farmers who face extreme climatic conditions that often limit their agricultural productivity. Recognizing these challenges, the ICAR-Central ...

In an effort to boost agricultural diversification and address climate-related farming challenges, Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV Agri) has launched an ambitious training campaign that has drawn the participation of ...

Potatoes often take the spotlight as a side dish, but Heimo Oberrauner, a farmer from Kirchbach, Austria, is on a mission to show that these humble tubers deserve more attention. Since starting ...

This article highlights the recent field days at Iott Seed Farms, where agriscience students engaged in practical learning experiences focused on water management and potato farming, fostering collaboration between education and industry.