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If humanity ever establishes a settlement on Mars, what crop would be planted first? Fans of The Martian might recall astronaut Mark Watney surviving on potatoes, but this scenario is not merely science fiction—real scientists have been testing…
Specialists from the Rosselkhozcenter branch serving Vladimir, Ivanovo, and Yaroslavl oblasts are conducting systematic field surveys to detect the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae—a pest classified as particularly dangerous for local agriculture. Both adult beetles and…
Tunisia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has announced that the regulatory reserve of consumer potatoes for 2026 will total 12,392 tonnes, with the governorate of Nabeul storing 7,516 tonnes—accounting for 61% of the national stock.…
As autumn potato cultivation begins, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) emphasizes that careful pre-planting and early-stage management are critical to overcoming the challenges of high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Unlike spring planting, autumn potatoes are typically sown…
When one thinks of Ireland, images of misty green hills, cozy pubs, and hearty potato dishes like colcannon or corned beef with potatoes immediately come to mind. The humble tuber is so deeply woven into Irish culinary…
Effective August 1, 2026, China has implemented stringent new phytosanitary measures to prevent the introduction of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), a quarantine bacterium linked to severe crop diseases including Zebra Chip in potatoes. Under Announcement No. 72 of…
Tajikistan has recorded a notable increase in potato and vegetable output during the first six months of 2026, according to data released by the country's Agency for Statistics under the President. From January to June, all categories…
Miller Research, in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Potato Research Consortium, will host a potato pest management field day on August 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at its Rupert, Idaho facility. The event, supported by industry-funded…
The CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), in collaboration with GB Potatoes, is calling on potato growers to submit their chlorpropham (CIPC) residue sampling results before the 31 August deadline. Although CIPC—a sprout inhibitor once widely used in…
The European potato market is experiencing a sharp upward price rally, driven by persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting early crop growth and yields. According to PotatoNL’s weekly update, the prolonged dry spell across the continent…
The potato industry in various parts of the globe continues to adapt to changing economic and climate conditions. A review of key developments in the agricultural sector reveals mixed dynamics—ranging from price records in some regions to…
A slight and short-term increase in wholesale potato prices has been recorded in the Brazilian market, caused by rainfall in key production regions. However, industry analysts emphasize that the overall trend remains downward thanks to the active…
