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Bangladesh's potato farmers are navigating a painful economic paradox. After a record harvest of 115 lakh (11.5 million) tonnes in the 2024-25 season, they are facing staggering financial losses instead of celebrating a bumper crop. This glut,…
For growers capitalizing on the high-value early spring market by producing potatoes in protected environments like greenhouses or tunnels, tuber quality is paramount. However, a common physiological disorder known as tuber cracking—where the skin and underlying flesh…
Potato breeding objectives are undergoing a significant global shift, moving from a primary focus on yield to incorporating essential traits for resilience and market specialization. The recent introduction of new cultivars by South Korea's Rural Development Administration…
In the misty fields of Weining Autonomous County, a quiet revolution is underway. The sounds of large-scale potato harvesters at work in Guannefeng Hai town symbolize a profound shift for a region with over four centuries of…
The decision by Quang Duc commune in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province to distribute 15 tons of 'Atlantic' potato seed and 18 tons of organic fertilizer to 17 households for a 12-hectare winter crop pilot is a significant…
Vietnam's Central Highlands (Tay Nguyen), the nation's second-largest potato-producing region, presents a paradox of potential and underperformance. With a cool, stable climate enabling year-round production and average yields of 18-20 tons/ha, the area has historically been constrained…
The concept of planting potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) in autumn for a late-spring harvest presents a compelling agronomic challenge with potential economic rewards. The core principle involves placing seed tubers into the ground in late autumn, allowing them…
The period following potato harvest presents a critical window for soil management. The soil profile is often depleted of nutrients, particularly potassium, and can harbor residual populations of pathogens like Phytophthora infestans (late blight) and pests such as wireworms…
For agricultural professionals, cultivar selection is a foundational business and agronomic decision. While marketing descriptions promise ideal performance, true resilience is proven in the field under variable conditions. As noted in the initial grower-centric assessment, key criteria…
On December 9, 2025, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kohima executed a model intervention, distributing 5,000 kilograms of certified potato seeds of the 'Kufri Jyoti' variety to farmers in the Kohima and Tseminyu districts. This was not an isolated handout…
In Sha Tou Town, Ziyang District, the traditional practice of burning rice straw has been replaced by a sophisticated, dual-pathway system that transforms this agricultural residue into a cornerstone of farm profitability and soil health. The "green…
In Xianhu Town, Wuming District of Guangxi, China, the winter potato planting season is showcasing a model of technology-driven, intensive agriculture. The deployment of intelligent agricultural machinery in villages like Naxi and Dengliu is revolutionizing planting operations,…
