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For farmers, agronomists, and potato enthusiasts, discovering hollow heart—a defect causing internal cavities in tubers—can be perplexing. Often undetectable from the potato's surface, hollow heart appears as a gap in the center of the potato flesh, sometimes…
The festive season has always been synonymous with hearty meals, and potatoes are a staple on tables across Europe and the UK during Christmas. In 2024, this enduring tradition is once again driving a significant rise in…
In Washington state, vibrant marigold fields are blooming with potential, not just for beauty but for better farming practices. Simplot Grower Solutions (SGS) has launched the Marigold Project, an initiative that leverages marigolds to improve soil health,…
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum that has plagued potato growers across the U.S. for decades. Funded by a $682,500…
In 2024, Canadian potato growers achieved their fourth consecutive record harvest, producing 127.0 million hundredweight—a slight increase of 0.3 percent year over year. This growth reflects not only higher production but also a recovery from adverse weather…
The unified federal map-scheme of agricultural lands is planned to be fully formed by the end of 2025. As a result of monitoring, up-to-date data on their areas and boundaries will be obtained.The work on the implementation…
Engineering Climate-Resilient Potatoes to Boost Food Security As climate change intensifies, farmers face unprecedented challenges, particularly in regions where rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves disrupt crop yields. A groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois offers hope:…
Fresh Market Potato Trials: Advancing Cultivar Selection for 2024 In 2024, the North Dakota fresh market potato trials evaluated 30 red- and yellow-skinned potato cultivars and advanced selections near Crystal, North Dakota. The trials were designed to…
Canada's potato growers have achieved a new production record in 2024, reaching 5.759 million tonnes, just 17,000 tonnes above the previous record set in 2023. Despite a 0.3% decline in planted area, a 0.5% increase in harvested…
The volume of crop plantings in the country in 2024 decreased compared to the previous season. As a result, the volume of potatoes harvested from the fields decreased. However, according to experts, a shortage of this type…
In Rwanda, a significant shift is underway that could drastically boost the productivity of Irish potato farming. The Rwanda Soil Information System (RwaSIS), a pioneering soil testing technology, is poised to enhance soil fertility management and significantly…
The regional Ministry of Agriculture announced the first figures to assess the results of the Saratov agro-industrial complex in 2024.In the past season, representatives of the vegetable growing industry have shown themselves worthily. By mid–November, 334 thousand…
