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Russian Scientists Trial Novel Soil Conditioner from Wood Industry Waste to Combat Soil Acidity
Bark and sawdust turned into a deacidifier where 86% of soils need one
24 Sep 2026
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Bark and sawdust turned into a deacidifier where 86% of soils need one
Two months of shelf life against ten days elsewhere — that is the whole commercial case
Loosen the top 5 cm, leave the residues — the Komi institute’s case against deep digging
Four years of winter wheat after potatoes — the wheat is there to hold the sand down
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Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that applying two soil bacteria together produces a significantly stronger effect on…
The Boguslavsky cooperative in Sol-Iletsk has nearly sold out its remaining last year’s potato harvest, with only 20…
An experienced gardener has demonstrated a remarkably simple method for growing baby potatoes without any tilling or traditional…
A rice farmer in Gyeonggi-do has successfully reduced fertilizer costs by more than 3 million won per year…
Although the importance of soil may seem obvious, it has long been treated as an unlimited resource for…
Kazakhstan is intensifying its fight against land degradation by placing soil conservation at the core of its climate…
Researchers at Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies have created an innovative hydrogel that acts as a natural…
Farmers in northern Rasuwa are optimistic about an increase in potato production this year following rainfall in the…
Treating the same garden plot to annual potato monoculture is a sure path to soil depletion and shrinking…
For generations, potato growers have adhered to the principle of deep planting, typically 10-15 cm, to protect developing…
The persistent challenge of suboptimal potato yields often leads growers to seek solutions in new varieties or advanced…
Across Kenya’s potato-growing highlands, small-scale farmers are navigating shrinking land sizes, unpredictable rainfall, rising pest pressure and escalating…
A remarkable agricultural transformation is underway in Nayong County, Guizhou Province. Where local potato farmers once harvested 15,000…
For potato producers, agronomists, and researchers, the start of the year marks a crucial knowledge-sharing event: the Idaho…
The pursuit of the perfect potato often focuses on yield, disease resistance, and processing quality. However, a recent…
The government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is taking a decisive and costly step in its long-running battle…
The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect its multi-billion-shilling potato industry following the detection of new and aggressive…
In a significant policy announcement, Ausveg, the national body for Australian potato growers, has declared a strategic shift…
Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally.…
For potato growers and the agronomists who support them, the conventional cycle of tillage, planting, and intensive irrigation…
The 2025 growing season in the Netherlands has been defined by a dramatic north-south precipitation gradient, offering a…
Confronted with the escalating challenges of soil salinity, drought, and climate volatility, a team of scientists from Russia’s…
The practice of companion planting, often viewed as garden folklore, is gaining validation through the lens of applied…
In a striking demonstration of focused expansion, the Minsk Vegetable Factory has dedicated 100 hectares to potato production this season—a…
In the rolling fields of Xihe County, a humble tuber is fueling an agricultural revolution. By mastering the…
Potatoes are a demanding crop, notorious for extracting high levels of nutrients—particularly nitrogen and potassium—and leaving the soil…
A forgotten organic potato cultivation technique from the USSR promises astonishing yields of 100 or more tubers per…
A critical review from a grower highlights a growing divide between agronomic performance and end-consumer satisfaction, challenging breeders…
Agricultural producers in Russia’s Tyumen region have demonstrated exceptional productivity in the current harvest season, achieving yields that…
In a significant move to bolster regional agriculture, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has announced two new subsidy…
A recent field demonstration at the “Sät” peasant farm in Kazakhstan’s Kargaly region provided a tangible look at…
Potato cyst nematode (PCN), a microscopic but devastating pest, is now the target of a coordinated offensive across…
In Higashihiroshima City’s Akitsu Town, the “Akizuki” district is famed for its “Dejima” potato variety, thriving in:✔ Mineral-rich red soil – Excellent drainage and…
At the Institute of Agro-Biotechnologies in Syktyvkar, scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on soil enrichment techniques to maximize…
In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming…
For half a decade, the KPO Vostok waste processing complex in the Egorievsk district of Moscow Oblast has been conducting…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Ecology of the Tula Region has officially set new subsidy rates…
In 2025, Calbee initiated a trial program in two Japanese elementary schools—Setagaya’s Nakazato Elementary and Osaka’s Toyosaki Elementary—where around 80 students…
In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers’…
Amid concerns over severe weather impacts, Okinawa’s renowned Kunigami Village is experiencing a thriving potato harvest season. This…
A New Era of Soil Disinfection Modern farmers are faced with the problem of effectively combating weeds, pathogens,…
For farmers, agronomists, and potato enthusiasts, discovering hollow heart—a defect causing internal cavities in tubers—can be perplexing. Often…
The unified federal map-scheme of agricultural lands is planned to be fully formed by the end of 2025.…
Protecting America’s Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move,…
