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Royal HZPC Group, one of the world's leading seed potato producers and marketers, expects record sales volumes in the 2024/25 financial year, which could exceed 1 million tonnes for the first time. According to Hans Huistre, CEO…
Rwanda is taking a major step in combating nutrient deficiencies by introducing biofortified Irish potato varieties. Find out how this is impacting public health and agricultural development. Potatoes for Health: Rwanda Embraces InnovationRwanda, a country with intensive…
Potato production in Romania has reached its lowest level in eight years. Find out how rising costs and unfavorable weather conditions have affected the industry.Romania faces a serious crisis in potato production in 2025. Potato production has…
Alberta, Canada’s largest potato producer, has seen impressive growth in recent years, yielding approximately 1.5 million tons of potatoes annually. However, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain, with weather challenges and trade threats from the United States…
Last week, potato prices in Spain saw a notable spike of 14% to 25%, driven by the low quality of imported potatoes, which led to higher demand for domestically grown potatoes. The price of the "Agria" variety…
Title: France's Potato Production Soars in 2024: A 12.2% Growth Amid Rising Demand and Climate Challenges Description:France has emerged as the leading producer of potatoes in Europe, with a remarkable 12.2% growth in production in 2024, reaching…
The Effectiveness of Timely Potato Treatment for Loss Reduction and Quality Improvement The Effectiveness of 1.4 Sight: Experience of Dutch Farmers Last week, a team of BASF specialists, including Milos Zivkovic, Strategic Accounts Manager, visited farmers in…
Potatoes are beloved worldwide, enjoyed in countless forms—from crispy fries to creamy mashed dishes. Yet, the flavor of a potato can vary widely depending on its growing conditions, even within the same variety. According to Natalia Gavrilova,…
Chihuahua, Mexico, faces significant challenges in water management, particularly in agriculture-dependent regions like Juárez and Delicias. With climate variability affecting rainfall and the presence of illegal wells exacerbating water shortages, the Federal Government has prioritized irrigation modernization…
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, particularly in regions where climate variability poses challenges to consistent irrigation. In the Línea Noroeste of the Dominican Republic, the Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (Indrhi) is spearheading initiatives to ensure…
The agricultural collaboration between Israel and Vietnam is set to make a significant impact, particularly in water-scarce areas of Vietnam. The 2023 agreement to transfer Israeli irrigation technology aims to enhance agricultural productivity in 10 provinces initially,…
Water scarcity is a pressing issue in Aguascalientes, where competition between urban and agricultural water usage often sparks debate. Recent criticism has centered on farmers, with claims they consume 80% of the region's water resources. However, agricultural…
