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This article provides detailed insights from AHDB on optimizing potato cultivation and storage, covering airflow analysis, respiration rates, sprout suppression, disease identification, condensation control, and storage temperatures.

Climate change is already posing serious challenges to global food production. Rising temperatures, higher CO2 levels and water shortages are affecting important crops such as wheat, corn, millet, sorghum, rice and potatoes. ...

In the face of a looming threat to the UK potato industry, the James Hutton Institute has achieved a significant milestone by securing funding for the continuation of the national blight monitoring ...

A significant shift in Canadian agriculture has seen Alberta overtake Prince Edward Island (PEI) as the country's largest potato producer. Thanks to rising demand and industrial growth, Alberta now leads with 21.8% ...

The McCain Agricultural Supply & Operations team gains practical insights into potato cultivation and storage during a visit to Barnburgh Farming, fostering closer collaboration and understanding between the two teams.

Farrukhabad, known as the "potato belt", has long been a region where farmers invest heavily in the crop, often without reaping adequate returns due to the poor quality of the seeds. However, ...

Hybrid true potato seeds have revolutionized agriculture, offering unprecedented benefits in productivity, disease resistance and scalability. Farmers, agronomists and agricultural engineers are encouraged to explore how these innovative seeds can improve economic ...

Orlando Nieves, a celebrated potato farmer in Huánuco, exemplifies the success of organized farming and innovation with support from Agroideas del Midagri. Recognized as one of the "Herederos De La Papa," Nieves' ...

The launch of the Eyoluntu Project Market Agency at the Kei Fresh Produce Market in Mthatha marks a significant milestone in empowering local farmers and enhancing fresh produce distribution. Supported by Potatoes ...

The global potato starch market is expected to reach US$762.63 million by 2026, growing at a robust 6.2% per annum between 2019 and 2026. The market size was valued at US$473.06 million ...

Farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, farm owners and agricultural scientists are witnessing unprecedented market dynamics in the UK potato industry. The combination of a short 2023 harvest and a delayed growing season has ...

Tino Bellina, founder of OP (Association of Producers) La Maggiolina and pioneer of the fourth range, revolutionized the way lettuce is consumed, making packaged, ready-to-eat lettuce popular around the world. He transformed ...

Farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, farm owners and agricultural scientists are closely monitoring the current status of potato crops across Europe. Despite overall improvements in soil conditions, heavy rains delayed planting in several ...

Award-winning snack company Burts is set to launch exclusive limited edition RNLI packs in July and August 2024. These special editions celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) ...

The James Hutton Institute (Scotland) has confirmed the extension of funding for the 'Fight Against Blight' (FAB) scheme (https://blight.hutton.ac.uk/BlightReport) for the 2024 season, ensuring the continued protection of Britain’s potato crops against ...

In a remarkable achievement for Russian agriculture, almost 2 million seed potatoes from North Ossetia were distributed across the country's regions. According to TASS, the North Caucasus Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor has ...

This article highlights the key discussions and developments from the Euroseeds spring Section Potatoes meeting hosted by Agrico. The event focused on regulatory updates, innovative potato research using CRISPR, and included a ...

This article highlights the successful cultivation of GERMICOPA's PUNCHY potato variety in the Landes region of France, thanks to the collaborative efforts with Frito-Lay. The strategic planting and meticulous care have resulted ...

This article discusses the critical role of hybrid true potato seeds in addressing global food security challenges. It highlights the benefits of these seeds in terms of scalability, disease resistance, and year-round ...

Persistent rain in Belgium since mid-October 2023 has delayed potato planting, extending the season into June and July. High-capacity machinery is essential for efficiency in shortened seasons. Farmers hope for improved weather ...

A notable inclusion in the UPSC 2023 exam is the Small Farmers' Large Fields (SFLF) model, which is gaining attention as a pioneering initiative in participatory farming. Developed by Dr. Sampriti Baruah ...

This article explores the groundbreaking results of super-intensive potato cultivation, highlighting the method's sustainability, efficiency, and economic benefits as reported by Manuel Ujados.

This article explores the innovative efforts at Danespo A/S in potato breeding and production, highlighting their advanced research, mechanization, and the importance of increasing potato consumption.

In Mexico, cases of pesticide poisoning in potato and corn crops have raised a critical question: Can we farm the land more ecologically and sustainably? Saul Pérez Salazar, originally from Los Pescados, ...

Explore the challenges posed by water depletion in the Ogallala aquifer and the implications for potato farming, as elucidated by Sam Knowlton. Discover the imperative of adopting sustainable practices to address water ...