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In 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 ...

The 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 ...

Potato prices in Russia have been steadily climbing for the third consecutive week, despite the harvest season drawing to a close. According to the Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), the price of potatoes saw a 1.3% increase from ...

For the potato industry, managing tuber dormancy is crucial to maintaining both the quality and longevity of stored potatoes. Dormancy, the natural phase that delays sprouting after harvest, is essential for preserving ...

In the picturesque hills of Zhengning County, Gansu Province, a transformative agricultural practice is taking root. The Dengzhuang Village Mushroom-Grain Circular Agriculture Demonstration Park has become a hub of activity as farmers ...

In Guyang County, the arrival of autumn heralds a vibrant harvest season. Fields are ablaze with golden hues as farmers gather crops, particularly the round and plump potatoes that have become a ...

The potato industry is experiencing a transformative moment in Dingshi City, Gansu Province, as highlighted by the recent 14th China International Potato Expo and the 2024 China Dingshi Potato Conference. These events ...

Huangyang Town, located in the Wuwei City of Gansu Province, is witnessing a significant transformation in its potato industry. With the establishment of the Wuwei Jiahe Management Co., Ltd., the area is ...

In the potato fields of Anji Town, Anjiawan Village, Jishi County, a rich potato harvest is underway, aided by Jinchuan Group’s support. This year, approximately 1,000 acres of high-quality potato varieties have ...

The agricultural landscape in Indonesia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by innovative initiatives like UMM Potato Seeds. Launched by Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), this unit is dedicated to the downstream commercialization ...

One of the main agricultural crops, potatoes, continues to be harvested in Georgia. The Akhalkalaki municipality is the leader in the production of tubers in the republic.The harvest here in 2024 is ...

R.D. Offutt Farms, one of the largest potato producers in the United States, has made the difficult decision for a second consecutive year to leave portions of their potato crops in Minnesota ...

Governor Shapiro announces a $3 million investment in Folkland Foods, an Erie County organic potato company, to drive job creation, sustainable practices, and Pennsylvania’s leadership in agriculture.

In Brazil, locally developed potato varieties are gaining ground as they offer significant advantages in adapting to the country's climate and soils. The collaboration between the Centro de Assistência Técnica Integral (Cati) ...

Potato farming in Bavaria is under severe threat from the Reed Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Hyalesthes obsoletus), a small insect less than a centimeter long, yet capable of causing devastating crop damage. Once limited ...

One of the key findings from the study is that population growth will result in a natural increase in potato consumption. Over the study period, a 12% rise in population was linked ...

The demand for frozen potatoes in the U.S. has been on an upward trajectory for over a decade. Since 2014, potato volumes grown and sold in the U.S. have surged by 16%, ...

The Argentine potato market is currently experiencing a dramatic price drop, with the price of potatoes from Tucumán nearly halving due to an overwhelming oversupply in the country’s fresh produce markets. After ...

Farmers in Lahaul Valley have completed their potato harvest, and preparations are underway for the transportation of the crop to various markets, marking a crucial phase in the agricultural season.

The recent downpours in northern Burgos have caused unprecedented damage to agricultural land, with potato and sunflower farmers bearing the brunt of the losses. Between October 2nd and 8th, over 97 liters ...

For years, the U.S. potato industry has been trying to gain access to Japan’s fresh potato market, which remains tightly controlled by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). The latest ...

After several years of unprecedented growth, PepsiCo has declared that 2024 will be a “year of normalization.” However, the potato chips sector, particularly under its Frito-Lay brand, will continue to be a ...

In the world of agriculture, sustainable resource management is more critical than ever, especially in water-intensive industries such as potato processing. A recent announcement from one of Canada's leading potato processing facilities ...

The high-altitude region of Leh district, Ladakh, is home to a unique community of tribal farmers who face extreme climatic conditions that often limit their agricultural productivity. Recognizing these challenges, the ICAR-Central ...

In an effort to boost agricultural diversification and address climate-related farming challenges, Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt. Ltd. (SV Agri) has launched an ambitious training campaign that has drawn the participation of ...