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In a recent field visit to the Solynta hybrid potato breeding demonstration field in Limuru, Kenya, Charles Miller, Director of Strategic Alliances & Development, shared compelling insights into the transformative power of innovation in agriculture. The three-day…
#sustainableagriculture #irrigationwater #salinity #potatoproduction Properly managing irrigation water quality is crucial for sustainable potato production. This article provides best practices for assessing and monitoring irrigation water, with a specific focus on salinity changes. Regular testing of soil…
Soil compaction occurs on all soils in the Netherlands. Growers know what the causes are, but do not always act accordingly. According to researcher Derk van Balen of WUR Open Teelten, this is because there are obstacles to changing…
#Agrico #PotatoFarming #SustainableAgriculture #InnovationInFarming #AgriculturalSustainability #GlobalFarming #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalInnovations Agrico, a pioneer in potato farming, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at the annual Variety and Seedling Show, showcasing a commitment to sustainable agriculture. The show highlighted the new…
#Agriculture #Innovation #Irrigation #Sustainability #AgroPapa2023 #Conci #Argentina #PotatoCultivation #SubsurfaceDripIrrigation #AgronomicAdvancements In the heart of Córdoba, Argentina, the Conci agricultural group is spearheading a paradigm shift in irrigation systems with its cutting-edge approach to subsurface drip irrigation. Positioned…
Healthy root systems are a key to success in any crop. They are “the plants digestive system”, according to Bio Gro founder Peter Aleman. “Roots are about surface area. More root mass, especially fine root hairs, give…
#Agriculture #PotatoHarvest #OmskRegion #FarmingSuccess #CropYield #AgronomicInnovations #RecordBreakingHarvest In a notable agricultural feat, Omsk specialists have successfully harvested an impressive 398 thousand tons of potatoes in 2023. This surge represents a remarkable increase of almost 15% compared to…
Humic acids and new varieties combat salt stress in the soil But there are ways to counteract salinization. In Egypt, trials with the humic acid based POWHUMUS® preparation showed convincing results: Yields per plant and average potato…
#PotatoCultivation #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #SeedProduction #SakhalinAgriculture #FoodSecurity #RegionalDevelopment In 2023, agricultural entities on Sakhalin Island demonstrated resilience, surpassing set targets despite adverse weather conditions. A total of 44,000 tons of potatoes and 21,000 tons of open-field vegetables were…
#Agroecology #PotatoCultivation #SustainableAgriculture #CubanFarming #NationalSeedProduction #LocalFarmers #AgriculturalInnovation #Self-Sufficiency #SanctiSpíritus #AgricultureTrends In recent news, Cuba is gearing up for the potato planting season, and Sancti Spíritus, situated in the heart of the island, is making notable strides in…
As noted in the agrarian department of the republic, the seed production system of Kazakhstan is not organized today. There is no unity of approaches in quality management and there is a technological lag in this area.…
#Agriculture #PotatoCultivation #NorthwestRussia #AgriculturalInnovation #HarvestTrends #LaborShortages #SustainableFarming #NovgorodRegion #AgriculturalResilience The Novgorod region continues to be a beacon of success in the agricultural landscape, particularly in the realm of potato cultivation. In 2023, the region showcased remarkable achievements…
