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Amid concerns over severe weather impacts, Okinawa’s renowned Kunigami Village is experiencing a thriving potato harvest season. This article explores how resilient farming practices and the unique Okinawan red soil have supported a successful yield. Kunigami Village,…
As the global demand for potatoes continues to surge, the seed potato market is experiencing remarkable expansion. Driven by technological advancements, sustainable practices, and growing food security concerns, this market offers substantial opportunities for agricultural stakeholders. The…
In a world facing population growth and global food security challenges, there is a growing need to reassess how we evaluate the effectiveness of agriculture. One promising approach is the concept of "kilocalories per hectare" — measuring…
In the heart of northern Europe’s potato belt, a quiet agricultural innovation is taking root—literally. Across several German regions, farmers are sowing oats around their seed potato fields, not for harvest, but as part of a carefully…
As spring sweeps across northern Germany, the fields around Lübesse hum with the sound of tractors and the scent of freshly turned soil. At the Agp Lübesse Agricultural Company, the 2025 planting season is underway, starting with…
Every winter, vast parts of northern India brace for a familiar yet harmful phenomenon — stubble burning. Particularly prevalent in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, the practice of burning paddy residue releases massive quantities of carbon monoxide,…
Potato farmers in Arambagh, a key agricultural belt in West Bengal, India, are reeling from severe losses following a large-scale yield of deformed potatoes — tubers so misshapen that they are unfit for sale or consumption. The…
© PoLoPo PoLoPo has once again made headlines with its successful field trials of protein-producing potatoes and a significant expansion of laboratory facilities to meet the food industry’s demand. The company, which has been developing methods to…
Leningrad Region: A Leader in Seed Potato Supply The Leningrad Region has long been a key player in Russia’s agricultural sector, particularly in seed potato production. In 2024, local farms stored 16,000 tons of seed potatoes, which…
Why Your Usual Potato Varieties May Be Failing Many farmers and home gardeners have observed a gradual decline in potato yield and quality over the years. This is not just a random occurrence but a result of…
Oryol Region Invests in the Future of Potato Farming On March 17, the Oryol regional government discussed the industrial future of agriculture, focusing on potato production. A major highlight was the planned construction of a potato seed…
The potato industry in Maine is experiencing a shift, driven by consumers' growing interest in potatoes with distinctive sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. To address this trend, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is organizing a virtual…
