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Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect its multi-billion-shilling potato industry following the detection of new and aggressive bacterial diseases that threaten yields and farmer livelihoods. Until now, Kenya’s official potato seed certification programme has primarily focused…
In a significant policy announcement, Ausveg, the national body for Australian potato growers, has declared a strategic shift in the national response to Potato mop-top virus. Moving away from an eradication goal deemed "not technically feasible" by…
In a powerful demonstration of logistical and agricultural coordination, a record 1,407 tonnes of potatoes crossed from Bangladesh into Nepal through the Banglabandha land port in a single day. This massive shipment, transported in 67 trucks, was…
The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story; it's a barometer for the global potato seed market. For the first time, the breeder and trader…
The 2024 harvest season in Kirov Oblast is shaping up to be one for the record books. While many regions grapple with climatic volatility, farmers in this part of Russia are demonstrating that targeted agricultural production can…
A below-average yield of smaller-sized sweet potatoes is defining the 2025 season for Mississippi growers. While pests and diseases were largely absent, a severe, 70-day drought during critical growth stages has resulted in a harvest that is…
Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally. Their extended lifecycle, which can last up to five years, means multiple generations can coexist in the soil, causing…
The long-awaited moment for the potato world has arrived — the era of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) is officially beginning. On November 6–7, 2025, during Potato Days 2025, Kenya will host the unveiling of the first…
The planting season has begun, and Nakuru Tubers is once again proving that success in potato farming starts with quality seed. The company is planting certified Shangi potato seeds sourced from trusted producers — a clear commitment…
A sector-wide workshop fully dedicated to potato “powdery scab” (Spongospora subterranea)—a disease increasingly affecting yield and tuber quality in Chile’s southern regions—was held in Remehue (Chile). The event brought together researchers, phytopathologists, consultants, and growers for rapid…
The KazAgro-2025 exhibition in Astana served as a powerful barometer for the evolving agricultural landscape in Central Asia. A key takeaway from the event was the clear and growing demand for highly specialized potato varieties, moving beyond…
A disturbing sight is unfolding across the farmlands of Niedersachsen, Germany: fields of potatoes left to rot. This is not a result of disease or catastrophic weather, but a calculated economic decision. As explained by Klaus-Dieter Böse…
