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Regenerative Farming Finds Its Roadmap: “Routes to Regen” Launches in the UK The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has launched a bold new program, “Routes to Regen,” in the East of England, aiming to make regenerative agriculture a…
Cool Evenings, Hot Market: Ireland’s Potato Demand Surges in Early 2025 After a rocky start to 2025, Ireland’s potato sector is experiencing a welcome upswing. According to the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), potato demand has exceeded expectations…
IonoGuard: Precision Farming’s Shield Against the Solar Storm Surge As agriculture becomes increasingly reliant on high-precision satellite navigation systems, any disruption to positioning data can mean serious setbacks—from misapplied fertilizers to lost yields. Now, with the global…
Setting the Record Straight: Are Sweet Potatoes Really More Nutritious Than White Potatoes? Potatoes are a staple crop and a beloved food in many parts of the world. In the U.S., potatoes remain the nation’s most-consumed vegetable,…
Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing regulations, and rising input costs, the importance of precise, diversified weed control strategies has never been greater.…
South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province is raising urgent concerns about the approval of genetically modified organism (GMO) potatoes imported from the U.S. This article examines the environmental, economic, and agricultural implications of introducing GMO potatoes into Korea's farming…
Belgium’s potato processing sector heats up as McCain Foods announces a €225 million investment to double Lutosa’s frozen potato production capacity. This strategic expansion aims to meet the rapidly increasing global demand for frozen potato products. In…
Following a year marked by severe potato seed shortages, the agricultural sector cautiously moves toward stability. Seed companies are actively developing new-generation potato varieties with enhanced resistance to diseases and adaptability to fluctuating climate conditions. The year…
As part of the “Santiago Viendo el Campo” project, the team led by Dina Marca continued its agricultural journey through Colombia, this time visiting the municipality of Funza, located in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense region. This area is…
Spain's potato sector has enjoyed four consecutive years of stability and growth, fueled by shifts away from less profitable crops like sugar beet. Enhanced cultivation practices, innovative varieties, and improved market organization have significantly strengthened the industry's…
Italy remains one of the top importers of French potatoes, second only to Spain. This article explores the driving factors behind Italy's rising imports from France, highlighting production trends, consumption shifts, and strategic market insights. In 2024,…
Farmers across France are increasingly shifting from cultivating starch potatoes to food-grade potatoes due to economic advantages. This strategic decision, driven by profitability, market demand, and competitive pricing, significantly impacts the starch processing industry. In Millencourt, Somme,…
