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Tengzhou, a city in Shandong Province, has become a significant hub for potato cultivation in recent years. The area now boasts around 47,000 hectares of potato fields, reflecting a dedicated effort to ...

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 ...

Exploring Innovative Farming Practices in Sandveld Villa Crop Protection's agronomists, with a keen interest in advancing potato farming, visited the esteemed Stephan & Seun Potatoes production farm in Sandveld following the Potatoes ...

On 30 May 2024, Europatat joined the global celebration of the first International Day of the Potato, designated by the United Nations and FAO under the theme “Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope”. For ...

Weather Challenges and Crop Delays in Northwest Europe The fresh potato crop in northwest Europe, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands, is facing significant delays due to persistent rainy weather that hindered ...

Anticipated Decrease in Acreage and Potential Impact of Weather Events on Yields Idaho is set to experience a notable reduction in Russet potato acreage for the upcoming 2024 crop. According to Ryan ...

The Spread and Impact of Late Blight in Ontario Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating disease affecting both potatoes and tomatoes. Recently, outbreaks have been confirmed in ...

Addressing the Threat of Potato Wart from Canadian Imports Washington D.C.—In a united effort, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) led a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in addressing ...

PepsiCo Europe has joined forces with Yara, a leading Norwegian fertiliser company, to support approximately 1,000 farms across Europe in cutting emissions related to crop production. The collaboration, spanning multiple countries, aims ...

The 2023-2024 U.S. potato crop experienced a 10% increase, the largest in decades, impacting fresh and processing markets. With higher stock volumes and fluctuating prices, the industry navigates economic challenges and opportunities.

This article details the significant 10 percent increase in the US 2023/24 potato crop from the previous season, highlighting storage volumes, processing usage, and price trends, reflecting the largest year-over-year growth since ...

This article examines the delays in the fresh potato crop in Belgium and the Netherlands for the 2024-2025 marketing year, caused by adverse weather conditions. It discusses the impact on market prices, ...

This article discusses the confirmation of late blight in Southwestern Ontario's potato and tomato crops, highlighting the characteristics and implications of the US-23 strain. Insights from agricultural experts Dr. Kutay Ozturk and ...

The European potato market is currently experiencing challenges due to delayed harvests and high demand for early season potatoes. This article explores the impact of weather conditions on crop yields, market dynamics, ...

Stay informed about the current state of Europe's potato market, focusing on the anticipation and challenges surrounding the new season harvest, influenced by weather conditions and market dynamics.

We begin to introduce participants in the potato expedition to Africa, focusing on a Kenyan company, Freshcrop, that has confirmed its commitment to hosting us on the continent. This article delves into ...

The European potato market is facing exceptionally high prices for early-season crops due to strong demand and limited supply. This situation is exacerbated by ongoing seed health issues and potential declines in ...

A genetically tailored pesticide has emerged as a game-changer in pest control, effectively eradicating the notorious Colorado potato beetle while sparing other insects, including its kin. The innovative RNA interference technology behind ...

Aphids have long plagued farmers and gardeners alike, acting as vectors for numerous deadly plant viruses that devastate crops like soy and cotton. However, a groundbreaking study led by Michelle Heck from ...

This article discusses the innovative use of spike proteins to combat aphid-borne diseases in crops. By blocking viruses from binding to aphid receptors, researchers have developed a method to prevent disease transmission ...

The Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC) is promoting the transfer of potato micropropagation technology to private organizations, encouraging them to establish their tissue culture laboratories for producing their ...

In Samdrupjongkhar, the pricing of potatoes is influenced by several factors, including the output from neighboring Indian states, the costs associated with cold storage, and overall market demand. This year’s dip in ...

Across Europe, potato planting conditions are starting to improve despite recent weather challenges. In Ireland, approximately 50% of plantings are now complete, although delays persist in the southeast. Farmers in France, Belgium, ...

Explore the implications of the 2024 Farm Bill framework on potato growers, agrochemical providers, and related agricultural stakeholders, emphasizing potential impacts and strategic opportunities.

Transforming crop management with real-time analytics Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company committed to unlocking agronomic potential, announced the expansion of its innovative LENS system to 13 US states. This cutting-edge real-time ...