Сrop protection

Belarusian farmers and gardeners planning to plant potatoes should wait a little longer, according to Ekaterina Istomina, head of the hydrology and agrometeorology service at Belhydromet. Speaking on STV channel,...

Across Kenya’s potato-growing highlands, small-scale farmers are navigating shrinking land sizes, unpredictable rainfall, rising pest pressure and escalating input costs. For farmers producing potatoes on small plots, the challenge is...

In the remote settlement of Turukhansk, located in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Krai within the Arctic Circle, local authorities recently levied significant fines against three retailers for excessive price markups on staple...

Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect its multi-billion-shilling potato industry following the detection of new and aggressive bacterial diseases that threaten yields and farmer livelihoods. Until now, Kenya’s official...

Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally. Their extended lifecycle, which can last up to five years, means multiple...

Despite challenging dry conditions, Vasilishki OJSC in Belarus is achieving remarkable potato yields of 40-50 tons per hectare while implementing a sophisticated strategy that combines advanced technology, strict phytosanitary controls,...

In Cristalina, Brazil—one of the country’s key potato-growing regions—only about 40% of the expected potato crop is projected to be harvested by the end of the season. The planting period, which began...

Farmers in Kunyinsky District have made the difficult decision to start potato harvest 2-3 weeks early after persistent rainfall waterlogged fields, district head Oleg Lebedev announced via Telegram. With another week of...

For years, farmers believed that plucking potato flowers would redirect energy toward tuber development, increasing yields. However, scientific studies and field trials consistently show that this practice is not only...

In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming demonstration project is nearing harvest, promising higher yields and better incomes for...

Firdus Salavatullin, a farmer from Buinsky District, had high hopes for this year’s early potato and beet crops. His fields yielded large, healthy tubers—yet buyers are offering prices far below...

Kaliningrad’s farmers will begin delivering locally grown young potatoes to store shelves in the next one to two weeks, according to Alexey Yelayev, deputy director of the Spar retail chain....

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Russia has already harvested 240,000 tons of potatoes by mid-July—a 64,000-ton increase (+36%) over the same period in 2023. Leading regions include Astrakhan, Krasnodar, and Stavropol, with active harvesting...

Recent breakthroughs in potato processing have led to the successful trial production of potato-based rice ("potato rice") and potato flour buns, marking a significant shift in how this versatile crop is...

With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (UN, 2022), agricultural production must increase by 60% to meet demand (FAO, 2023). However, expanding farmland is not always viable due to land...

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) recently halted a major biosecurity threat—14,100 tons of Egyptian potatoes contaminated with quarantine pests. The shipment, intercepted at Novorossiysk port, contained potato...

From January 1 to June 13, 2025, inspectors from the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) examined more than 32,000 tons of potatoes imported from China through...

At the All-Russian Field Day-2025 in Volgograd, Artem Ivanov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Kaliningrad region, announced the region’s agricultural projections for the coming year. While potato production is expected to...

Despite economic turbulence, Russian authorities claim potato prices are stabilizing, thanks to expanded planting areas and last year’s record harvest of 8.6 million tons (Ministry of Agriculture, 2023). However, analysts caution that...

In Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture, farmers are busy harvesting potatoes destined for potato chips, a key agricultural product for the region. One such farmer, Yoshiki Egashira, cultivates the "Okhotsk" variety...

Agricultural organizations and farmers in Zabaykalsky Krai have outperformed expectations, planting potatoes across 603.5 hectares—7% above the initial 2025 target. Roman Katnikov, head of the crop production department at the regional Ministry of...

The potato harvest season has begun in Astrakhan Oblast, one of Russia’s leading potato-producing regions. Farmers like Karen Muradyan, an agronomist from the Kharabalinsky District, are busy gathering early potatoes. Despite late spring...

Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram reaching 91.77 rubles, up from 58.11 rubles at the end of January....

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...

Recent data from Rosstat reveals a concerning trend: Russian agricultural organizations sold only 876,000 tons of potatoes from January to April 2024—a 22.7% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. April alone saw a 31% year-on-year...

On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a mandatory quarantine certificate. The potatoes originated from Omsk Oblast, a...

Plants may unknowingly sabotage themselves by sending signals that awaken dormant pests. A team of scientists from Kobe University, led by Professor Masaharu Mizutani, has identified a key molecule—solanoeclepin C...

The planting season for potatoes has officially begun in Kabardino-Balkaria, with the republic’s Ministry of Agriculture projecting cultivation on 7,000 hectares—consistent with the region’s annual averages. While small-scale farmers dominate production,...

As temperatures rise and soils warm up, farmers face a critical decision: plant potatoes early for a potential head start or wait to avoid summer drought risks. With the 2025...

In modern potato farming, insect pest control remains a critical challenge, especially with aphids and the Colorado potato beetle continuing to cause significant crop losses. Adding complexity is the limited...

In recent years, climate change has begun reshaping the agricultural pest landscape in Europe—and the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus), a small but dangerous insect, has emerged as one of the...

Setting the Record Straight: Are Sweet Potatoes Really More Nutritious Than White Potatoes? Potatoes are a staple crop and a beloved food in many parts of the world. In the...

Leningrad Region: A Leader in Seed Potato Supply The Leningrad Region has long been a key player in Russia’s agricultural sector, particularly in seed potato production. In 2024, local farms...

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...

Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. Patrick’s Day nears, food service sales are expected to rise,...

Raising Potato Storage Standards Through Education and Knowledge SharingThe North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) successfully hosted its third webinar in a series of educational events aimed at improving seed...

Income Insurance for Potato Farmers and Strategic Storage of CropThe Haryana government continues to support farmers by expanding the coverage of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include potato growers....

In 2024, the combined potato production of the United States and Canada was estimated at approximately 27.6 million tons, marking a 4% decrease from the 2023 figures. This downturn reflects...

According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), the target for potato cultivation in the district this year is set at 6,500 hectares across five upazilas. As of now, 60%...

For farmers, agronomists, and potato enthusiasts, discovering hollow heart—a defect causing internal cavities in tubers—can be perplexing. Often undetectable from the potato's surface, hollow heart appears as a gap in...

Every year, as the earth awakens to the promise of a new harvest, farmers across India eagerly plant their potato seeds, hoping for a bountiful yield. But behind the scenes,...

In its 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered reassuring news for both consumers and the agricultural community: over 99% of the...

In recent years, agricultural scientists have been exploring more sustainable and effective methods of protecting crops from disease, and a team of researchers at the Siberian Federal University (SFU) has...

In an exciting development for the potato industry, researchers from Siberian Federal University (SFU) have introduced a new pre-planting treatment that could revolutionize the way potatoes are protected from fungal...

Russia’s agricultural industry is facing a severe challenge as the country’s potato reserves are projected to be depleted by early 2025, according to recent data from Izvestia. The 2024 potato...

As potato farmers brace for a challenging season, efficient storage has never been more important. The 2024 potato harvest in Russia is expected to be lower than last year, with...

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....