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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, ...

As Kenya’s agricultural sector continues to evolve, the potato has emerged as a strategic crop under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Recognizing its potential to significantly contribute to the country's ...

Hans Huistra, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in the agricultural and food sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of Royal HZPC Group. He will continue the company's mission ...

Spain's potato prices have surged due to a decline in national production and reduced imports from France. The sector faces a challenging season, with production down by 20-30% and costs rising, but ...

The farms of the Chita district and the Uletovsky municipal district were the first to harvest. And the mass harvesting of potatoes and vegetables from the open ground will begin in the ...

Bolivia's potato heritage is as rich as its diverse landscapes. With over 2,400 varieties of native potatoes, the country is a global center of potato biodiversity. These native varieties, often rich in ...

Lithuania turned out to be the largest potato producer in the Baltic States by the end of 2023. Other areas of agricultural business are also actively developing here. However, non-governmental organizations in ...

Odisha is experiencing a severe potato shortage, driving prices up to Rs 55-60/kg. The crisis, lasting four weeks, stems from West Bengal's export halt due to a 20% production drop from unseasonal ...

This article reviews the Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Growers' Forum 2024, highlighting the event's success and the contributions of industry leaders in driving innovation and sustainability within the potato sector.

This article highlights the International Potato Center's efforts in advancing genetic improvement for potato breeding, the significance of these developments, and opportunities for young researchers to contribute to this vital work.

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission's Box Bin Tour 2024, scheduled for August 22, will provide a detailed review of new potato varieties, storage plans, and ongoing trials. The event includes site visits, ...

Potatoes USA and the Independent Grocers Alliance have partnered to boost potato sales and market share in independent grocery stores. The collaboration aims to leverage potatoes' popularity, with independent grocers receiving advanced ...

Potatoes USA and the Independent Grocers Alliance have partnered to boost potato sales and market share in independent grocery stores. The collaboration aims to leverage potatoes' popularity, with independent grocers receiving advanced ...

Potatoes USA and the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) have announced a partnership aimed at increasing potato sales and market share in independent grocery stores. The collaboration will provide marketing support, data insights, ...

Reflecting on Two Decades of Growth and Future Prospects Top'Pom is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year with a notable milestone: achieving its best sales performance to date. Antoine Geysels, the company's ...

Potatoes South Africa has commenced cultivar trials in Douglas, Northern Cape, to assess the adaptation of various potato varieties in different production environments. The trials aim to improve cultivar selection based on ...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Universal Robina Corp. (URC) have entered into a five-year partnership to establish and further advance the Sustainable Potato Program (SPP). According to the DA, this initiative ...

Slovakia's potato sector is at a crossroads. Despite a rich tradition in potato cultivation, the country now imports nearly half of its potato supply. The situation is symptomatic of broader challenges in ...

Global Potato Production: China Leads, U.S. Holds Fifth Place In the world of agriculture, potatoes are a staple crop, essential for food security and economic stability. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...

In a significant move to stabilize the potato market, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has declared a $50 million purchase of surplus potatoes. This initiative follows a formal request by the ...

Potato wart disease is one of the most important quarantine diseases of potato in the world. The disease is caused by Synchytrium endobioticum, which after infection causes tumour-like outgrowths near a meristematic tissue. The ...

Synchytrium endobioticum is a quarantine potato disease in many countries. Potato is the only cultivated host, but wild Solanum spp. are also infected in Mexico. A number of solanaceous plants, including tomatoes, can be ...

Cooperative PotatoNext has appointed H. van der Linden as CEO to guide the organization through its post-merger transition. This move aims to strengthen the management team and support the integration of the ...

This article covers the recent visit of Potatoes USA's Executive Committee to the Red River Valley, focusing on their interactions with farmers, researchers, and processors in North Dakota and Minnesota. It highlights ...

The Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) has raised alarms about the unprecedented risks faced by potato farmers this year. Late planting seasons, emergence issues, and high disease pressure have placed yields under ...