Growing seeds

#Scottishseedpotatoindustry #NorthernIreland #EUmarkets #Brexit #COVID-19 #phytosanitarycertificates #innovation #governmentsupport #agriculturalsector The Scottish seed potato industry is a significant contributor to Scotland's agricultural sector, with an estimated annual value of around £100...

#Potatoindustry #Russianbreeders #Industrialprocessing #Nevskypotato #Ermakpotato #Cropyield #Potatochips #Frenchfries Russian breeders have been working on developing potato varieties for industrial processing since 2015. These varieties have a higher starch content, which...

#Potatobreedingprogram #NortheastFlorida #sustainablefarming #marker-assistedselection #geneticmodification #pestresistance #diseaseresistance Northeast Florida has recently initiated a new potato breeding program to enhance the quality, yield, and sustainability of potato farming. The program aims...

#potatofarming #Philippinesagriculture #freeseeddistribution #foodsecurity #agriculturalinvestment The Philippines is well-known for its agricultural industry, but the country's potato production has been lagging behind due to various factors such as limited access...

#Agriculture #Pakistan #Korea #SeedPotato #AeroponicTechnology #PotatoIndustry #Self-sufficiency In recent years, Pakistan has been one of the top importers of seed potatoes globally. To tackle this issue, Pakistan and Korea are...

#SeedPotatoTrials #DiseaseManagement #BiologicalControlAgents #DigitalTools #ClimateChange #EmergingDiseases #PlantHealth #Agriculture According to the latest report by Potatoes USA, seed potato production in the United States decreased by 7.2% in 2021 due to...

The investment aid scheme will also have a positive impact on the environment and sustainability of potato production. Beneficiaries will be required to implement measures to reduce their environmental footprint,...

#Potato#PotatoChip#Agriculture#AgriculturalResearch#ARS#PotatoFarmers#TraditionalBreedingMethods#SolidsContent#Efficiency#WasteReduction According to a recent report by the USDA, the United States is the world's largest producer of potatoes, with Idaho being the leading state in potato production. Potato chips...

Land availability, rising social and regulatory pressures, and soaring costs are also major challenges for seed producers. But in general, the sector is optimistic about the future. Growing profitably requires...

Also known as ‘Johnny Potato Seed‘, this small farmer turned a plot of land in Wisconsin into the epicenter of an international potato breeding movement, writes Bevin Cohen in a news article...