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In practice, there are no indications that arable farmers are opting on a large scale for a smaller potato area...

As part of measures to address the inadvertent spread of pests with germplasm distribution, Germplasm Health Units (GHU) in CGIAR...

While farmers work hard in their fields, they have also been working harder to gain the trust of the ones...

In light of on-going developments with COVID-19 and after thoughtful discussions with our Executive Committee and supporting companies, and through...

German farmers are increasingly buying agricultural land in the Dutch border region. LTO Noord, Achterhoek Oost department, considers this an undesirable...

Europatat welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on the major review of the European Union’s trade policy launched by...

It is not for nothing that Germans are also called potatoes in slang. The hunger for the tasty tuber is great...

HuizingHarvest provides technical outsourcing in the agricultural industry. Our skilled team of specialists provides technical support, operator training, harvest optimization,...

Announced today, Canadian telecom company Telus launches Telus Agriculture. With a footprint in more than 50 countries, the new business is...

Good employees do more than just show up for a paycheck, they have a personal stake in the success of...

One of the most prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. While many farmers still rely...

With more Americans eating their meals at home these days, many are interested in learning about how their food is...

Peter van der Poel from Abbenbroek received a visit from the king in July, who wanted to get an impression...

Scottish potato farmers have said that uncertainty surrounding their ability to sell to Northern Ireland post-Brexit is causing millions of pounds in...

A recent survey found the average parent is no better at math or science than a typical sixth grader. While...

The Wayside, just off the Heyburn exit, serves a decent burger and killer apple pie. It’s packed in here, as...

Germán Palacio, manager of Fedepapa, said that the sector faces one of the most critical moments in recent years as...

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the business model for farm supply co-ops has been threatened by challenging...

Houston-based Mountain King Potatoes is stepping up its packaging capacity of smaller-sized potatoes varieties in the face of strong demand. A recently...

Among both organic and traditional producers, an increasing number of farmers are seeking greener alternatives for weed and pest management....

On October 29, CNH announced it invested in Zasso Group AG, which is working to develop weed control systems that...

LeRoy Salazar not only has plenty of experience growing potatoes, he has the rather unique experience — at least among...

“How can we increase farmer adoption of new innovations?” A question that continues to challenge policy-makers, technology developers and the...

The European potato sector is faced with low prices, high costs, major challenges in the field of plant health and...

Potatoes are grown for their attractive market prices. However, this lucrative investment can result into frustration especially if diseases strike....

The Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation released Developing Global Priorities for Plant Research: Adapting Agriculture to Climate Variability, today. With support...

Joshua Kagera embraced potato farming with gusto four years ago. Back then he says, things were sweet. “I was able...

Farm experts are of the view that rising prices of essential commodities coupled with wage deflation and increasing joblessness are...

The calculated amount of pesticides still present, on vegetables and fruit, which act on the nervous system, remains considerably below...

Lucrative as it is, potato industry is yet to achieve its full potential. At present, the average potato yield in...

With fresh vegetable sales boosted by people cooking more at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many potato fresh packers are...

Words by Heather Woods, from the October issue of NZ Grower In 1918, still a teenager, Quentin Wright wrote in...

Approval to grant a South Australian company a licence to import potatoes into Tasmania will remain unchanged following an independent review. Former...

This article was produced in partnership with CGIAR’s Platform for Big Data in Agriculture. Catch up with all the sessions...

Illumitex adds a mobile app for real-time engagement between horticultural AI and indoor growers - FarmVisionAI, an award winning Agriculture AI company, announces...

The race is on to get this year’s potato crop harvested as growers battle their way through drenched fields and...

With the disappearance of chlorprofam, germ inhibition becomes an activity that demands attention again. Learn about the four solutions of...

THESE FAMILY-OWNED FARMLAND ENTERPRISES DEMONSTRATE RESILIENCE AND RESOURCEFULNESS. Who operates the largest working farms in the U.S. and what do...

Soil alarmists such as Barbara Baarsma, professor of economics and director of Rabobank Amsterdam, argue that dutch soil is doing...

The Organisation of Northwest European Potato Growers (NEPG) expects a dramatic decline in potato cultivation due to corona. The reasons for this are...

On November 12th, we are looking forward to opening our doors (virtually) and welcoming you to Elea in Quakenbrück, Germany....

The European Potato Trade Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Romans Vorssas the new Technical Affairs Director of...

Mobile internet and digital technologies have had a profound impact on China’s rural economy, creating a wave of farming entrepreneurs;Ecommerce...

JAVIER MELENDEZ. From a childhood in the countryside to running the first national potato operator, Potatoes Meléndez A potato factory...

Capable operators fill gaps between functions and needs as industry flies high GUANGZHOU, China -- Use of unmanned aerial vehicles...

The Ministry of Agriculture will release two new potato varieties, which will benefit producers to improve their marketing. Ten organizations...

On Monday in Hanover, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture took stock of this year's harvest. Because 2020 was the...

100 information murals or mupis have been placed at major stations on the transport network "For those who do not...

FAO Regional Conference breaks attendance record with more than 540 participants and close to 30,000 following it through digital platforms...

Farmers in Kishoreganj upazila are now passing busy times in cultivating highly profitable early variety potatoes, which are ready for...