In an exciting development for the potato industry, researchers from Siberian Federal University (SFU) have introduced a new pre-planting treatment that could revolutionize the way potatoes are protected from fungal diseases. This ...
Read moreDetailsPeru’s commitment to revitalizing native potato cultivation is making substantial progress, with an ambitious goal to triple the seed availability of native potato varieties by 2025. This effort, driven by the Regional ...
Read moreDetailsIn the arid landscapes of Kenya’s Laikipia County, farmers are witnessing a breakthrough in potato cultivation thanks to the Unika potato variety. Bred by the University of Ica in Peru in the ...
Read moreDetailsThe Irkutsk region recently concluded an ambitious pilot project aimed at supporting large families in rural areas by providing elite and super-elite potato seed stock. This collaborative effort was led by the ...
Read moreDetailsThe 2024 potato growing season presented unprecedented challenges for the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG), an organization representing Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Climate volatility, economic pressures, and unpredictable market conditions ...
Read moreDetailsThe quality and market value of potatoes can hinge significantly on how they’re managed in storage, especially during the first 45 days post-harvest. To support potato farmers in perfecting these storage practices, ...
Read moreDetailsAs we move closer to the 2024-2025 marketing year (MY), the potato market in northwestern Europe presents a mixed picture of stability and uncertainty. According to the Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP), the ...
Read moreDetailsThe experimental laboratory of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Rosselkhoznadzor" branch in Krasnoyarsk has concluded its inspections of high-level multiplication seed potatoes. Through cutting-edge in-vitro technology and rigorous field assessments, the program ...
Read moreDetailsThe year 2024 has been marked by significant climate fluctuations, which have greatly affected the condition of potato crops and their vulnerability to various diseases. We interviewed Alexander Hyutti, PhD in Biological ...
Read moreDetailsA 2023 study reveals the effectiveness of the organic fertilizer 'Annapurna Jaibo Sar' in potato production, demonstrating its superiority over synthetic fertilizers in suppressing potato scab and enhancing yield.
Read moreDetailsThe 2024 season has proven to be complex and multifaceted for the potato industry, both in Russia and in countries that border or supply potatoes to us. Problems related to weather conditions, ...
Read moreDetailsWhen Alison Sklarczyk graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in animal sciences, her future in potato farming was the last thing on her mind. Yet, life had other plans. Today, ...
Read moreDetailsPotato farming demands precision at every step to ensure high yields and top-quality produce. Among the most critical steps is the selection and handling of seed potatoes, as poor-quality planting material can ...
Read moreDetailsIn September 2024, Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) conducted a series of inspections in the Mukhorshibirsky district of the Republic of Buryatia, specifically targeting potato and carrot crops. ...
Read moreDetailsThe selection was carried out on plantings of the first field generation of potatoes of the Krasa Meshchery, Argo, Bagira and other varieties in the field nurseries of OOO SKHP Dary Malinovki. ...
Read moreDetailsIn a significant move to accelerate innovation in agriculture, Bayer has selected Genvor Inc. as the recipient of its first Golden Ticket award. This accolade provides the U.S.-based startup with year-long access ...
Read moreDetailsPseudomonads produce a wide array of antimicrobial compounds including 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG), which possess a broad-spectrum antagonistic effect against phytopathogens. Rhizospheric soil samples were collected from the Solanaceous crops for isolation of fluorescent ...
Read moreDetailsEpitrix tuberis and E. cucumeris are major pests of potatoes in North America. E. tuberis causes the most serious damage because the larval feeding can cause superficial serpentine tunnelling on the surface of tubers as well as ...
Read moreDetailsPotato blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a major concern for potato growers. The disease thrives in humid conditions and can significantly reduce yields. For Riveiro, the problem is compounded ...
Read moreDetailsPotatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an important global food since they are rich incarbohydrates and offer significant amounts of protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber . Although potatoes thrive best in temperate climates, they ...
Read moreDetailsAs he assumes his role, Prof. Toth expressed his enthusiasm for leading the EAPR, highlighting the association's unique blend of researchers, extension specialists, and industry professionals. He described the EAPR as a ...
Read moreDetailsBlack dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) has become an economically significant potato tuber disease due to its capacity to cause early foliage death. The disease named black dot relates to the numerous black microsclerotia ...
Read moreDetailsPotato late blight has been confirmed in a new commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan, with the pathogen identified as Phytophthora infestans genotype US-23. This development highlights the need for immediate ...
Read moreDetailsSynchytrium endobioticum is an A2 pest for many regions, and details of its biology, distribution and economic importance can be found in the EPPO Global Database. In the EPPO National Regulatory Control System ...
Read moreDetailsA recent survey by the International Potato Center in Vĩnh Long Province, Vietnam, explores the benefits and challenges of the rice-sweet potato crop rotation. The study highlights improvements in pathogen control, greenhouse ...
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