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In a significant move to bolster regional agriculture, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has announced two new subsidy programs with a combined fund of €1.2 million. The measures, which opened for applications on August 7, 2025, are strategically…
In a significant move to strengthen agricultural self-sufficiency, the Governor of South Sulawesi, Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, recently distributed 350,000 potato seeds to local farmers across the districts of Gowa, Enrekang, and Bantaeng. This initiative is part of a broader…
Conventional agronomic wisdom has long confined commercial potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production to high-altitude regions (800-1,800 meters above sea level) where cool temperatures between 15°C and 18°C promote optimal tuberization. However, groundbreaking research led by Dr. Laurensius Lehar…
https://youtu.be/1mlMQtKAX90?si=iY0WlvwWiFDXRzEp Short leadA SOLO expedition of ~70,000 km across Russia and Central Asia with international fly-ins (India, Egypt, Türkiye, Kenya) will showcase real-world potato practices—from genetic resources to deep processing. The project runs all year, publishes in…
For potato growers and seed producers, achieving uniform and vigorous crop emergence is a cornerstone of profitability. However, predicting the field performance of a seedlot based solely on the physical attributes of the tubers has long been…
The European seed potato sector, renowned for its rigorous production standards and high-quality certified planting material, is confronting a significant and growing trade barrier with one of its key markets: Türkiye. As the fourth-largest destination for EU-grown…
In Puerto Varas, with Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes as witnesses, a brand was born that has combined the best of agricultural science, family tradition, and food innovation: PatPot Chips. What appears today on the shelves of…
Central Asia's growing demand for quality seed potato, compounded by logistical disruptions from the war in Ukraine, has catalyzed a strategic rethinking of local production. At the center of this shift is Kyrgyzstan, whose high-altitude valleys are…
In a significant biosecurity incident, the Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) has been confirmed for the first time on the Australian continent, with the number of infected sites in Tasmania rising to six. Tasmanian biosecurity officials estimate the…
For decades, a primary constraint on potato yields across Sub-Saharan Africa has been the severe shortage of high-quality, certified seed. Ugandan smallholders have faced this challenge directly, relying on a public sector system that, despite its efforts,…
Recent statements from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlight a strategic outlook that resonates with agricultural producers worldwide: a recognized global potato deficit presents a significant, multi-year opportunity. For farmers, agronomists, and farm owners, this situation underscores two…
For farmers, agronomists, and storage managers, the battle against post-harvest potato losses—from rot, sprouting, and disease—is a constant economic drain. Global data indicates that post-harvest losses for root crops can exceed 15-25% in some developing regions, and even in…
