AGROTECHNOLOGY

The tuber flea beetle species Epitrix papa Orlova-Bienkowskaja (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) is a new exotic pest of potato in Europe, present in...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris...

Potatoes, a major economic crop, are significantly impacted by Fusarium dry rot, a prevalent postharvest disease. Despite the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of...

Black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) has become an economically significant potato tuber disease due to its capacity to cause early foliage...

Deciphering the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance is key to devising appropriate strategies against this economically important trait. Myzus persicae, the green...

The future of potato crop production is a hot topic at Potatoes in Practice (PiP), the UK’s largest field-based potato...

The U.K. potato market is currently witnessing robust contract movement, aligning well with the increase in crop volumes. As more...

Synchytrium endobioticum is an A2 pest for many regions, and details of its biology, distribution and economic importance can be found...

Synchytrium endobioticum causes potato wart disease. Synchytrium endobioticum is an obligate parasite which does not produce hyphae but sporangia, which...

New PET Technology Sets a New Standard in Sprout Suppression, Fry Colour Preservation, and Cost Efficiency In the ever-evolving landscape...

The 2024 growing season in Haute-Vienne, France, has been a challenging one for farmers, especially those cultivating potatoes, tomatoes, peas,...

In the rolling fields of Ploubazlanec in the Côtes-d’Armor, the harvest of early potatoes—also known as primeurs—is in full swing....

Global Potato Production: China Leads, U.S. Holds Fifth Place In the world of agriculture, potatoes are a staple crop, essential...

When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes a Bad Thing: Examining Nitrogen Use Under Limited Irrigation As drought conditions...

Potato wart disease is one of the most important quarantine diseases of potato in the world. The disease is caused...

Climate Challenges and Their Impact on Global Potato Production The potato market across the globe is experiencing significant fluctuations due...

Synchytrium endobioticum is a quarantine potato disease in many countries. Potato is the only cultivated host, but wild Solanum spp. are also...

Due to heavy rainfall in the Primorsky Territory, there is a strong waterlogging of the soil. The regional Ministry of...

Alternaria spp. cause different diseases in potato and tomato crops. Early blight caused by Alternaria solani and brown spot caused by Alternaria alternata are most...

The Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) has raised alarms about the unprecedented risks faced by potato farmers this year. Late...

The Rising Threat of Late Blight Late blight is the most serious disease affecting potatoes, capable of destroying entire crops...

According to the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Galicia led the nation in potato cultivation area in 2023, with 17,770 hectares,...

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is the most devastating disease of potato worldwide that can cause up to 100% crop...

The threat of emerging plant diseases has become more frequent as global warming and international trade are increasing. Blackleg and...

Plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant economic losses in crop production, with root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.)) and potato cyst nematodes (PCN;...

Calling all Potato Farmers and Seed Producers and Potato Enthusiasts to to attend the 11th International scientific and practical forum...

Protecting America's Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move, U.S. Senators...

Weather Challenges and Crop Delays in Northwest Europe The fresh potato crop in northwest Europe, particularly in Belgium and the...

The Spread and Impact of Late Blight in Ontario Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating...

In the face of stringent regulatory changes, the UK’s potato storage industry is grappling with a critical challenge. As of...

Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax belong to the root-knot nematodes, which is a polyphagous group of highly adapted obligate plant...

A Leap Forward in Regenerative Fertilizer Production In a significant move towards sustainable agriculture, Tidal Grow AgriScience, headquartered in Bellingham,...

Biofumigation is the use of green manures crops which release biocidal molecules into the soil after their incorporation. This best...

Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida (potato cyst nematodes, PCNs) cause major losses in Solanumtuberosum . The main route of spread...

In recent months, the agricultural landscape in Ecuador, particularly in the province of Chimborazo, has been dramatically transformed by intense...

Jersey Royal potatoes, known for their delicate paper-like skins, traditionally require hand planting to prevent damage. However, the challenging terrain...

In the evolving world of agro-industrial machinery, the BKT FL 695 tire emerges as a game-changer for those in agriculture...

The pathogen can grow at a very rapid rate after infection and visible symptoms can appear in a matter of...

Controlling disease is a fundamental component of storage management. Few diseases originate in store. They mostly come from two primary...

As the monitoring season for potato psyllids in Idaho begins, early data indicate a potentially higher risk of zebra chip...

In Southeast Asia, where climatic conditions present challenges for agriculture, maintaining high seed potato quality requires specialized expertise and attention....

Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the leading killer in potato production, which can cause the death of leaves...

The Iscon Balaji Gyan Yatra is addressing the issue of chemical residues in agriculture through a comprehensive education campaign aimed...

Kenyan Farmers Embrace Late Blight Resistant Potatoes for Sustainable Agriculture and Enhanced Food Security Farmers and stakeholders gathered at the...

A genetically tailored pesticide has emerged as a game-changer in pest control, effectively eradicating the notorious Colorado potato beetle while...

Philadelphia, PA – In a significant development for potato farming, FMC’s Anthem Flex herbicide has received an expanded label approval...

As we kick off the 2024 aphid monitoring season, Dr. Ian McRae's Aphid Alert reveals initial data on aphid populations...

Aphids have long plagued farmers and gardeners alike, acting as vectors for numerous deadly plant viruses that devastate crops like...

Plant pathogens (phytopathogens) of food crops are a major constraint on agricultural production worldwide. These phytopathogens are responsible for huge...

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