Late blight is a devastating disease that affects many crops, including tomatoes and potatoes. This article will provide an overview of the disease, its impact on crops, and methods for controlling and preventing its spread. It is…
#agriculture#seedstorage#crop#yields#farming#agriculturalengineering#agronomy#potatostorage#seedquality As a farmer or agricultural professional, you know that seed quality is critical to crop yields. However, if seed storage isn't done properly, it can significantly reduce the germination rate and ultimately lead to poor crop…
The Environmental Plant Protection Index (MIG) calculates the impact of the use of plant protection chemicals, as well as low-risk substances and biological agents. Producers, supply chain participants, experts and governments can use this tool for concrete…
Mop-top virus is a serious disease that affects potato crops, leading to significant yield losses and quality reduction. In this article, we will discuss the causes and symptoms of mop-top virus, as well as management strategies to…
Potato farming is an essential component of agriculture, providing nourishing food to millions of people worldwide. However, potato crops can be vulnerable to various diseases, including the Potato Y Virus. In this article, we will explore the…
The Office of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the city of Moscow, the Moscow and Tula regions monitored the quarantine phytosanitary condition of land plots of private farms in the Belevsky district of the Tula region on a total…
The world has long begun a boom around organic products that must meet certain criteria, including being environmentally friendly. And how to achieve the desired purity, if almost all crops are susceptible to diseases caused by microbes?…
A new database of 19 insect genomes, including the world's most dangerous pests, has been created in the UK to improve crop protection, FarmingUK reports on February 8. The genomes of the wireworm, cabbage flea beetle and…
Pesticides have proven effective in protecting crop yield against plant pathogens, but the environmental detriment to nontarget organisms has prompted a tug-of-war between organic and conventional agriculture practices. This poses the question: How can growers and farmers sustain…
The Plant Protection Environmental Indicator (MIG) will be available for use in 2024. This allows farmers and gardeners to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of plant protection products. This is reported by GroentenFruit Huis, one of…
Scientists at the University of Utah have announced ambitious plans - today work is underway to create fertilizers based on nanotechnology. Experts note that the innovative fertilizer will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also reduce…