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Colombia is becoming a testing ground for next-generation sustainable agriculture solutions, as PepsiCo implements an innovative fertilizer powered by clean energy. The initiative could reduce greenhouse gas emissions in potato production by up to 90%, marking a…
In Costa Rica, concern is growing among potato producers as the sector faces declining domestic demand and increasing pressure from imported products. Industry representatives are urging the government to take immediate action to stimulate consumption of locally…
Spring floods often leave potato cellars underwater, creating a serious problem for those storing seed potatoes. Specialists from the Altai Center for Quality Assessment of the Agro-Industrial Complex have provided guidance on how to salvage the situation.…
The Omsk Region has introduced an advanced method for producing virus-free seed potatoes using meristem culture, commonly known as in vitro or "test-tube" technology. Based at the Omsk Agricultural Center and a local greenhouse complex, the method…
Agricultural organizations in the Minsk Region are making significant progress on the 2026 potato planting campaign, having already planted tubers on 1,580 hectares, which accounts for almost a quarter of the planned 6,600 hectares. This year’s allocated…
In the Lebap region (velayat) of Turkmenistan, 1,400 hectares have been allocated for spring potato planting this year, with an expected harvest of 19,600 tons. Farmers aim to achieve a yield of 140 centners (14 tons) per…
A rice farmer in Gyeonggi-do has successfully reduced fertilizer costs by more than 3 million won per year through soil testing. By analyzing soil components, the test allows farmers to replenish only the deficient nutrients, serving as…
Debuting in Singapore, NEW Snap Fries, Frenzy Fries and Original Mash Cup unlock crispy fries in the sky and redefine potato innovation for today’s kitchens. Singapore, 29 April 2026 – Lamb Weston, a global leading supplier in…
In response to rising fertilizer prices and supply instability caused by international disruptions, the Chungbuk Jeonpyeong-gun Agricultural Technology Center has expanded its services offering "individualized fertilizer recipes" based on scientific soil analysis. This initiative helps reduce the…
Although the importance of soil may seem obvious, it has long been treated as an unlimited resource for providing ecosystem services to humanity. As a result, soil use and management have not received the attention they deserve.…
Kazakhstan is intensifying its fight against land degradation by placing soil conservation at the core of its climate and agricultural strategy, according to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. As part of a nationwide approach to land…
Researchers at Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies have created an innovative hydrogel that acts as a natural water reservoir for soil. Just one gram of this substance can absorb several liters of water and then gradually…
