AGROTECHNOLOGY

The Moscow region continues to assert its leadership in Russian agriculture by producing between 60,000 and 65,000 tons of seed...

In an important development for Russian agriculture, the Taldom-based enterprise Valmix has announced a major leap forward in producing seed...

In the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, the price of seed potatoes has reached an all-time high: up to 500 rubles...

In a significant step toward strengthening post-harvest infrastructure in Massachusetts agriculture, Savage Farms has received official approval from the Deerfield...

In what should have been a season of reward, potato farmers across northern Bangladesh—particularly in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions—are...

Each year, as potato harvests peak in Cooch Behar district, farmers celebrate robust yields—but also face a familiar problem: insufficient...

In 2024, West Bengal—India’s second-largest potato-producing state—anticipated a record harvest of 14 million tonnes, yet its farmers are staring down...

As the world accelerates its transition toward climate-conscious infrastructure, North America's potato storage industry is now squarely in the path...

In the heart of Faridpur, Bangladesh, the peak of potato harvesting season has collided with a relentless heatwave, creating a...

Bangladesh’s northern districts—particularly Rangpur, Dinajpur, Joypurhat, and Saidpur—are witnessing a deepening crisis in post-harvest potato management. Despite a successful harvest...

Russia remains one of the top potato-producing countries globally, with annual output of 13–14 million tons of potatoes and open-field...

The 2024 potato season has delivered a record harvest across Bangladesh, with over 12 million tonnes produced nationwide, according to...

In a landmark development for Colombia’s agricultural sector, PepsiCo has inaugurated Latin America’s largest potato post-harvest and storage facility in...

As climate change accelerates, energy prices fluctuate, and environmental regulations tighten, the global potato storage industry stands at a critical...

Chlorpropham (CIPC) has long been a staple sprout suppressant in the potato storage industry. But following its withdrawal from approved...

In modern potato farming, insect pest control remains a critical challenge, especially with aphids and the Colorado potato beetle continuing...

Despite being a global staple feeding over 1.3 billion people, the potato has long resisted major breeding improvements due to...

“Spring marks the year’s beginning, and farming leads the way.” In Zhangbei County, Hebei Province, this ancient wisdom is alive...

China’s potato industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the center of this revolution is Gannongshu No. 7,...

On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in...

As demand for both fresh and processed potatoes continues to grow in Taiwan, a major step toward self-sufficiency has been...

New research from Michigan State University reveals that narrowing in-row seed spacing can significantly boost total potato yields—but not always...

A recent potato trial in Scotland has demonstrated that specific biological products and agronomic techniques can significantly increase tuber numbers...

Colombia is home to over 850 native potato varieties, yet only a few dominate the commercial market. Now, a group...

Your Planters: Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released...

Kazakhstan is grappling with a domestic potato shortage, which has led to increased imports from neighboring countries like China and...

The contrast couldn’t be greater. In 2023 and 2024, Dutch farmers were delayed in planting their seed potatoes until late...

Native potatoes are not only a source of nutrition and income for Andean farmers but also a living symbol of...

Potato sprouting is more than just a kitchen nuisance—it’s a serious issue for farmers, retailers, and food processors who rely...

In recent years, climate change has begun reshaping the agricultural pest landscape in Europe—and the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus), a...

Potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, contributing significantly to household income, food security, and...

A groundbreaking new potato variety—developed using KeyGene’s innovative 2S1 graft hybridization technique—has been officially granted plant breeders’ rights by the...

Costa Rica’s recent decision to allow potato imports from the United States has triggered strong reactions from local producers, who...

Manitoba’s Potato Sector Under Pressure as Processors Pull Back A wave of unexpected order reductions from major buyers like McCain...

IonoGuard: Precision Farming’s Shield Against the Solar Storm Surge As agriculture becomes increasingly reliant on high-precision satellite navigation systems, any...

Setting the Record Straight: Are Sweet Potatoes Really More Nutritious Than White Potatoes? Potatoes are a staple crop and a...

Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing...

Following a year marked by severe potato seed shortages, the agricultural sector cautiously moves toward stability. Seed companies are actively...

As part of the “Santiago Viendo el Campo” project, the team led by Dina Marca continued its agricultural journey through...

Tripura’s government has initiated an ambitious agricultural strategy aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in potato production by the financial year 2029-30....

A new and rigorous National Potato Wart Response Plan will be implemented in Canada starting with the 2025 potato crop....

Amid concerns over severe weather impacts, Okinawa’s renowned Kunigami Village is experiencing a thriving potato harvest season. This article explores...

As the global demand for potatoes continues to surge, the seed potato market is experiencing remarkable expansion. Driven by technological...

In a world facing population growth and global food security challenges, there is a growing need to reassess how we...

In the heart of northern Europe’s potato belt, a quiet agricultural innovation is taking root—literally. Across several German regions, farmers...

As spring sweeps across northern Germany, the fields around Lübesse hum with the sound of tractors and the scent of...

Every winter, vast parts of northern India brace for a familiar yet harmful phenomenon — stubble burning. Particularly prevalent in...

Potato farmers in Arambagh, a key agricultural belt in West Bengal, India, are reeling from severe losses following a large-scale...

© PoLoPo PoLoPo has once again made headlines with its successful field trials of protein-producing potatoes and a significant expansion...

Russia's potato sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the construction of a cutting-edge storage facility in the village of...