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This article outlines Idaho's efforts to secure full market access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Japan through recent bilateral meetings, highlighting key players and future initiatives aimed at enhancing trade opportunities for ...

The agricultural landscape in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region is changing rapidly as farmers respond to the challenges posed by last year’s onion surplus. During the current harvest season, they have slashed onion planting ...

Farmers face increasing challenges due to unpredictable precipitation, which can range from drought to excessive rainfall. Both extremes can affect crop health, leading to issues such as stunted growth or the proliferation ...

Professor Erin Weber from Carthage College has been awarded a $498,000 NSF grant to develop biochemical tools for studying Potato Virus Y (PVY) infections. Her research will focus on understanding viral spread ...

In a significant move to enhance crop storage technologies across Europe, Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has welcomed Omnivent into its network. Omnivent, known globally for its advanced ventilation and cooling ...

Professor Martin Steyn, a renowned expert in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria, has dedicated over 35 years to researching and advancing potato crop production. His ...

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including more frequent droughts, heat stress, and erratic rainfall. To counter these challenges, ...

The farmers of Una district in Himachal Pradesh are facing significant challenges as they begin the planting season for potatoes. What was once a viable crop for many small-scale farmers has now ...

In 2008, New Zealand’s potato industry was blindsided by the arrival of the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP), a tiny insect that became a massive problem. TPP carries Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, a bacterium ...

The Primorsky Interregional Rosselkhoznadzor Administration has established a quarantine phytosanitary zone in the Sakhalin Region in connection with the golden potato nematode, and introduced a quarantine phytosanitary regime.The total area of the ...

The U.S. potato industry is lobbying to open Japan's market to fresh potato imports. If successful, this could increase U.S. potato exports by 10% and generate an additional USD 150 million annually, ...

On the launch day, approximately 673 producers from various districts received 320 kilograms of high-quality potato seed, sufficient to cover a quarter of a hectare. The investment per farmer is estimated at ...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris McIntosh, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (AERS). ...

Potato wart is a serious disease caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. It can drastically reduce potato yields and render tubers unmarketable, both in the U.S. and abroad. The disease is already ...

The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Minnesota Extension are offering a free training session on soil health testing on August 16, 2024. This workshop will provide participants with essential ...

Sylvia Wilks has been appointed as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lamb Weston Holdings. With over thirty years of experience in supply chain management, including roles at REI, TireHub LLC, Kimberly-Clark, ...

Proposed water usage restrictions in South Africa's Sandveld region could severely impact potato production, leading to significant price increases and economic disruption. With a potential 30% reduction in water extraction, the potato ...

Rosselkhoznadzor specialists stopped the import of a dangerous batch of agricultural products into the territory of the Amur region. In the samples of the product, experts found a quarantine object – a ...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Universal Robina Corp. (URC) have entered into a five-year partnership to establish and further advance the Sustainable Potato Program (SPP). According to the DA, this initiative ...

Farmers in Benguet marked the 37th founding anniversary of the Cordillera region with the Potato Harvest Festival in Buguias, Benguet, on July 15. The event received praise from the Department of Agriculture ...

In a groundbreaking initiative, students from Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) have made significant strides in the production of gluten-free food products. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Münir Anıl from ...

The golden potato nematode was detected during a quarantine phytosanitary survey of land plots in the region on an area of 97.12 hectares. The work was carried out by specialists of the ...

Protecting America's Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have led a group of ...

Proposal Aims to Stabilize Soaring Potato Prices in West Bengal The West Bengal Cold Storage Association (WBCSA) has proposed a strategic solution to the state government to counteract the soaring retail prices ...