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Today at the British Potato Show in Harrogate, Fred Searle presented eight key messages reflecting the current state of affairs in the industry. The UK potato crop has been hit hard by ...

Cover crops perform a range of functions. From protecting vulnerable soils to promoting soil biology to providing much-needed food for birds and bees, these crops often complement permanent land features such as ...

Common scab is one of the oldest bacterial diseases of potatoes.

Ozone is electrified air, similar to the air that humans breathe, and it can be used to kill bugs, fungus and eliminate mold

Storages and handling equipment should be cleaning and sanitized before and after use

#SeedQuality #CropPerformance #Profitability #SeedStorage #DiseaseCertification The quality of seeds plays a crucial role in determining the yield and overall performance of a crop. When it comes to potato farming, seed quality is ...

#CertifiedSeed #PotatoFarming #CropPerformance #Profitability #DiseaseTolerance #SeedCertification #YieldLoss #PotatoViruses #PCN Discover the significance of using certified potato seed in agriculture. Learn about the guidelines, varietal purity, and disease tolerance requirements set by national ...

#SeedPotatoes #SPCS #ScottishAgriculture #PotatoDiseases #NematodeTesting #VarietalAccuracy #PotatoProduction #AgriculturalCertification #SASA #PotatoVarieties The Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS) plays a crucial role in maintaining the exceptional quality of Scottish Seed Potatoes. This scheme implements ...

Description: Potato Cyst Nematode is a serious pest that affects potato plants. This article provides an in-depth look at the nematode, its symptoms, and how to prevent and control it. #PotatoCystNematode #PCN ...

The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of an International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023. The panel was convened by ...

The last remaining granular nematicide for potato cyst nematode (PCN) control, Nemathorin (fosthiazate) faces an uncertain future on UK farms, as Mike Abram reports for Farmers Weekly. While its approval holder, ISK, and marketer Syngenta ...

University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a plant in the nightshade family into potatoes, seeking to develop spuds that resist harmful nematodes.  The plant, called ‘litchi tomato’, has natural resistance to ...

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Traveling irrigation system manufacturer Kifco and CODA Farm Technologies have formed a partnership to bring CODA’s FarmHQ retrofit cellular device and mobile app that provide real-time remote monitoring and control, including automatic ...

"The Spud Sisters will come with a selection of potatoes and we will test them in the kitchen … the quality of their product is exceptional." Kerri Farrell grew up with rich ...

Setting up a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally diminish nematode numbers by up to two-thirds. As chemical methods that once effectively controlled the pest are dwindling, growers are now ...

Soil dwelling nematodes are a serious threat to crop performance. They affect a range of crops including potatoes, carrots, cereals, raspberries and strawberries, both directly and indirectly often inflicting severe economic losses. ...

Planting a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally reduce nematode numbers by up to 75%. One group of potato farmers have trialled whether they can be successfully established in the ...

The Spanish countryside has been fighting for many months in search of the recognition and respect it deserves. A fight that aims to value their work and enforce their rights. Fair potatoes prices and ...

A Digital Twin is a digital representation of a real-world thing. It can be used to monitor the real ‘thing’ remotely

The results of the analysis of scientific data show that in the last decade a steady deficit of macro- and microelements in the soil has formed, due to their significant removal by ...

The synergy creating the farm’s well-being results from a process of discovery beginning 30 years ago, with Rockey’s uncle.

Canada suspended P.E.I. potato exports to the U.S. last fall after fungus was detected in 2 fields Canadian and U.S. officials are scheduled to meet this week to see if progress can ...

Potatoes are one of the two main staple crops in Flagler County and farmers are busy preparing the ground and planting the seed.

Herbicides are still the main weeds control option