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For decades, potato farming has been a pillar of Dutch agriculture. However, recent developments in climate and consumer preferences are placing this staple crop under considerable strain. The growing unpredictability of weather ...

According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), potato production in Turkey is forecasted to increase by 14% in 2024, reaching 6.5 million tons. Yet, despite the abundance of the crop, ...

According to the latest data from Statistics Korea, the Gangwon region experienced a notable drop in spring potato production in 2024. The report reveals a decrease of 11.4% in production volume, falling ...

Nufarm’s European Sustainable Potato Platform (SPP) is providing farmers with innovative tools and technologies to enhance crop resilience and sustainability. Integrating resistant potato varieties, biofungicides, biostimulants, and NUCROP hybrid electric desiccation technology, ...

Farmers in the Magadan region, known for its challenging agricultural conditions, have started their potato harvest and silage preparations for livestock. This year, the weather has been especially harsh, with cold temperatures, ...

In a strategic move to stabilize food prices and support local agriculture, the Lumajang Regency Food Security and Agriculture Office (DKPP) in East Java has allocated 2.8 tons of red onion seedlings ...

India's Union government recently reduced the export duty on onions from 40% to 20%, along with removing the $550 per tonne Minimum Export Price (MEP). While this move comes as a relief ...

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 ...

The potato starch market is set for rapid growth over the next decade, with its global market share forecast to reach USD 6.70 billion by 2032, according to recent research by Research ...

This article highlights the inspiring work of Esther and the Bee My Partner Youth Group in Nakuru County, Kenya. Through innovative farming techniques, including the use of Black Soldier Fly larvae and ...

Colorado’s Potato Harvest 2024: Promising Yields Amidst Industry Changes Colorado, renowned for its significant contribution to the U.S. potato market, is experiencing a promising 2024 harvest. The state, which boasts over 70 ...

Russia’s Potato Harvest Drops by 16%: Economic and Agricultural Impact Russia's 2024 potato harvest is expected to shrink by 16%, or 1.4 million tons, compared to last year's record-breaking yield. This drop ...

HyFun Foods' launch of "HyFarm Paathshala," an initiative focused on educating contract potato farmers in North Gujarat to enhance productivity through regenerative practices and modern technology. It also highlights HyFun Foods' success ...

The potato harvest in Novosibirsk this year has become a topic of anticipation and concern for many local farmers. While the yield is reportedly strong, heavy rains have created complications, particularly in ...

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 ...

The potato market in the European Union (EU) is on the brink of significant price surges, as growers in key producing nations such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium continue to adjust ...

Castilla y León, responsible for more than half of Spain's potato production, is experiencing a unique agricultural season. Despite a 2.14% increase in the area under potato cultivation—rising to 17,290 hectares—the region ...

Late Blight Confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan Late blight, a serious and potentially devastating disease for potato crops, has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The ...

The Rising Threat of Late Blight Late blight is the most serious disease affecting potatoes, capable of destroying entire crops within days. This fungus attacks both the foliage and tubers, and its ...

In a significant initiative in Bauchi State, an NGO named Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) has provided empowerment to 1,482 women smallholder farmers with orange-flesh potato vines ...

In the wake of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, 500 kilograms of seed potatoes, unable to be planted locally, were purchased by JA in Kaga. Approximately 30 farmers in Komatsu took on the ...

Kaiyrkul Kazylayeva, the head of the Potato Cluster Association of the Kyrgyz Republic, along with a group of Kyrgyz farmers, will participate in the annual international scientific and practical forum "FAT-AGRO". The ...