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Three new potato varieties, CIP Poderosa Crocante, CIP Poderosa Watia, and CIP Poderosa Pollera, were introduced by the International Potato Center (CIP) in partnership with Poderosa S.A. These varieties, resistant to late ...

Explore the EU's proactive measures against potato late blight with insights into the industry's action plan. Discover how stakeholders are uniting to combat this resurgence and safeguard Europe's potato farming sector.

Silver scurf, caused by the fungus Helminthosporium solani, is primarily a blemish disease of potato (Solanum tuberosum) that has become economically important in recent years. Disease symptoms appear on tubers, but not ...

This article highlights the increased risk of potato diseases in Russia due to high rainfall, emphasizing the need for vigilant pest and disease management to protect crops. It outlines key strategies for ...

The International Potato Center and Poderosa S.A. introduce three new potato varieties designed to reduce agrochemical dependence and increase yields. These varieties promise significant benefits for both farmers and consumers, with an ...

Hail can be devastating for farmers, causing varying degrees of damage to crops. The severity of hail damage depends on the size and quantity of hail, the stage of plant growth, the ...

As European farmers face an unprecedented rise in late blight outbreaks, the potato industry is under significant threat. The aggressive Phytophthora infestans fungus, responsible for the Irish Famine, is resurfacing, jeopardizing crop ...

As cases of late blight begin to emerge, Teagasc is organizing a series of potato harvest walks across Ireland. The first event, scheduled for May 29 in County Meath, aims to combat ...

Photo by © Maria A. Kuznetsova (All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans. This is a growing concern in many regions, growing potatoes. For decades, ...

This article discusses the upcoming withdrawal of mancozeb and the need for UK potato growers to develop new blight control strategies amidst regulatory changes and confirmed fungicide resistance on the continent.

In the face of a looming threat to the UK potato industry, the James Hutton Institute has achieved a significant milestone by securing funding for the continuation of the national blight monitoring ...

The James Hutton Institute (Scotland) has confirmed the extension of funding for the 'Fight Against Blight' (FAB) scheme (https://blight.hutton.ac.uk/BlightReport) for the 2024 season, ensuring the continued protection of Britain’s potato crops against ...

How a Decision Support Tool is Transforming Potato Farming in Kenya Potato farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face a significant challenge in combating late blight, which not only impacts yields and production costs ...

Join an upcoming webinar hosted by UPL featuring leading experts and researchers on potato late blight. Get important information ahead of the crucial season to control strains resistant to major fungicides in ...

Explore the groundbreaking research and innovative potato varieties introduced by the International Potato Center, reshaping Peru's agricultural landscape and setting new standards for global potato cultivation and processing.

Explore insights from the VI Congress of New Potato Spain, where industry leaders gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the potato sector. From rising imports to sustainability concerns and innovation in ...

Addressing the Ongoing Battle Against Potato Blight Through Scientific Vigilance and Technological Innovation Potato blight remains a persistent threat to potato crops worldwide, posing significant challenges to farmers, agronomists, and stakeholders across ...

Viktor Grigoriev, Deputy Executive Director of the Russian Union of Manufacturers of Chemical Plant Protection Products, expressed confidence that prices for this product in the new field season will remain at the ...

There has not been a single case of late blight reported on Prince Edward Island's potato crop this year, a situation agriculture officials are calling unusual. There would usually be at least ...

Root rot is a common and detrimental disease that affects potato plants, causing decreased yield and quality of the crop. It is caused by various soilborne pathogens such as Pythium, Phytophthora, and ...

In a groundbreaking development poised to transform Nigeria's agricultural landscape, GM potatoes are set to debut for farmers in the 2025 planting season. Spearheaded by pioneering research and innovation, these genetically modified ...

Maria YEROKHOVA Researcher, All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute e-mail: maria.erokhova@gmail.com Despite the significant progress in investigating the potato late blight and putting control options into practice, based on knowledge on the plant pathogen, ...

As reported by Kamil Aşkın Patates Tarımí ve Sanayi sector, potato plantations are commencing. Don't overlook seed treatment! Later, top-down combat becomes challenging… Rhizoctonia Root Rot and Black Scurf Disease (Rhizoctonia solani) ...

In a recent field day event organized to gather feedback from farmers on our services, the spotlight was firmly on the remarkable performance of the Mozika Potato Variety. With its high consumer ...

#SustainableAgriculture #Bioinsecticide #GreenLightBiosciences #PestManagement #ColoradoPotatoBeetle #RNA #AgriculturalInnovation #EnvironmentalProtection #FIFRA #AgTech #Farmers #AgriculturalEngineering #EcoFriendlyPesticides #InsecticideResistance #GlobalAgriculture #VarroaMites #GreenFuture The recent approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various states for GreenLight ...