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Global climate change and steady rises in average temperatures are forcing global agronomy to reconsider traditional agricultural geography. According to recent scientific studies and climate forecasts, the potato industry is heading toward a massive geographic realignment: the…
Potato cultivation in Costa Rica remains a foundational pillar for the nation's rural economy. According to industry data, more than 1,150 farming families are directly involved in growing this key staple crop, ensuring a continuous supply of…
Agricultural producers in the department of Boyacá—Colombia's primary potato-growing region—are warning of a deep economic crisis. Representatives of farming associations are openly speaking of the ruin of hundreds of farms caught between collapsing wholesale prices and record-high…
The export campaign for potato seed from Chile has encountered serious logistical challenges due to the temporary closure of key international border crossings. The unfolding situation poses critical risks to the fulfillment of foreign trade contracts and…
The city of Balcarce (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina) is preparing to host Tecnopapa, a large-scale dynamic field exhibition. The event is designed to bring together every participant across the value chain: growers, researchers, machinery suppliers, crop protection…
Agricultural producers in the department of Paraguarí have announced their readiness to fully supply Paraguay's domestic market with high-quality table potatoes. However, farmers emphasize that the stability of the current season and the profitability of local farms…
A new production complex for virus-free potato seed material was inaugurated in Constanza, La Vega Province, Dominican Republic, a region known as the country's main hub for temperate-climate vegetable and potato cultivation. The facility uses in vitro…
The global potato market entered 2026 in a state best described as contradictory: processing demands ever more raw material, while planted area in key regions is falling to multi-year lows. Against this backdrop, the Netherlands has registered…
A new international initiative named GAIN-RT (Genetic Acceleration through Artificial Intelligence for Root and Tuber Crops) has been launched to fast-track innovation in potato and sweet potato production, bridging the gap between laboratory research and farm-level application.…
In Belgium, potatoes transcend their role as a simple side dish to become a cherished national emblem, standing proudly alongside beer and chocolate in the country's cultural identity. So deep is this devotion that Belgians honor their…
Dry brown lesions with concentric rings on potato leaves point to Alternaria. Field diagnosis, differences from late blight, a control programme and the common mistakes.
In Nyandarua, Kenya, differently abled farmers are transforming potato fields into spaces of dignity and inclusion. Through training by Nakuru Tubers, Wakulima Help Desk, and partners, farmers like George, David, Joseph, and Joyce challenge stigma, proving disability…
