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In the space of five years, Sencrop has grown into a major supplier of weather stations for so-called connected networks in Europe. The weather stations provide local and accurate weather data. By sharing this ...

Looking ahead to the next 50 years, potato researchers and farmers have significant concerns about producing enough food under the stressors of climate change.

In a fertigation trial in potatoes, Aeres University of Applied Sciences compares schemes with four nitrogen levels and two different phosphate levels. The moisture supply is based on soil moisture sensors. The trial is ...

A study determined that the types of Creole potato have high resistance to water stress in dry seasons.

Soil fertilization does not always guarantee full availability of nutrients. Therefore, it is fully justified to supplement it with foliar feeding. Potato shows a varied (within quite wide limits) demand in relation to ...

Researchers from breeding company Solynta and Wageningen University & Research have identified, cloned and characterized the key gene for self-fertilization in diploid potatoes. This discovery makes it possible to fertilize potato plants with their own pollen. Now SLI gene ( S-locus inhibitor) ...

The potato is one of the plants with a high potassium demand. This element is taken up in significant amounts, affecting both the size and quality of tubers, and increasing plant disease resistance. ...

growers to recognize the potential food safety risks associated with the rapidly expanding use of biostimulants and biofertilizers in crop management.

Potatoes are ready to become super food thanks to the increase in the magnesium value

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) issued its second annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report today, which included new 2030 ESG goals. The company also announced that in partnership with European joint ...

Christian Miller feeds thousands of kids a day. As supervisor for central food production within the Unified School District 259 Wichita Public Schools in Kansas, he oversees a kitchen that provides meals ...

varieties are differentiated by their morphological characteristics and their genetic material (DNA), duration of the productive cycle, resistance to diseases, nutritional requirements, agronomic characteristics and type of commercial use.

The precise application of (leaf) fertilization is important for arable farmer Hans Stegeman from Biddinghuizen in order to adjust the growth of his crops

Uganda’s GM potato breeding technology is now being adopted where permitted — in Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and South Africa.

mancozeb also contains manganese and zinc as an extra added value on top of the fungicidal effect

A study from the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster found that plant-based protein shakes may be potential viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes, particularly in people with need ...

Practical aspects of mixing pesticides with fertilizers

In an effort to increase agricultural productivity and limit waste, a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment developed a ...

On the global market, China is the largest producer of potatoes. In 2018 the country's annual production was estimated at 90 million tonnes. India ranks second with 48 million tonnes while Ukraine ...

our approximately 570 South African potato growers, have managed to produce 12 months per year, supply fresh potatoes every year.

demonstrate the tolerance of some varieties after having subjected them to a water deficit

South African potato industry is appealing to stakeholders to form more partnerships to drive growth and transformation

By Melanie Epp, Contributing Writer Earlier this year, Linde showcased advanced cryogenic freezing solutions at the Anuga FoodTec trade fair in Cologne, Germany. The company received an International FoodTec Silver Award for its latest freezing technology, an ...

The California Avocado Commission began promoting guacamole for its potential as a Super Bowl and Cinco de Mayo staple decades ago, with some success. Today, the popularity of processed fresh guacamole is skyrocketing. It’s ...

Among the many challenges posed by climate change and its impacts on agriculture, improving plant health faces numerous obstacles and yet holds perhaps the greatest potential for strengthening food systems and supporting small farmers in the world’s ...