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Rosselkhoznadzor specialists stopped the import of a dangerous batch of agricultural products into the territory of the Amur region. In the samples of the product, experts found a quarantine object – a ...

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 ...

A meeting of the Coordinating Council for Potato Production was held in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, with the participation of representatives of Russian regions and their local colleagues. The event was attended by leading ...

Late blight has been confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan, urging potato farmers to adopt enhanced disease management strategies. This report highlights the importance of immediate action and effective fungicide use to ...

Alternaria spp. cause different diseases in potato and tomato crops. Early blight caused by Alternaria solani and brown spot caused by Alternaria alternata are most common, but the disease complex is far more diverse.  Alternaria species adopt a ...

According to the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Galicia led the nation in potato cultivation area in 2023, with 17,770 hectares, surpassing Castilla y León's 16,934 hectares. Among these dedicated farmers is Óscar ...

Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, has issued a Status Yellow advisory for potato blight across Ireland until tomorrow morning. The national meteorological service indicated that conditions conducive to the spread of ...

On 7 July, Europatat participated in the inaugural meeting of the European Wireworm Research Network (EWRN) held in Oslo, preceding the EAPR conference. This gathering brought together a diverse group of professionals ...

An individual approach to the detection of potato viruses using the Potato Virus Elisa Kit The latest solutions to combat potato viruses: offers from M/s Afnan TradersAn individual approach to the detection ...

A Call to Action Against a Formidable Foe Late blight affects both foliage and tubers, capable of decimating entire crops within one to two weeks. The pathogen's ability to develop resistance to ...

Weather Challenges and Crop Delays in Northwest Europe The fresh potato crop in northwest Europe, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands, is facing significant delays due to persistent rainy weather that hindered ...

The Spread and Impact of Late Blight in Ontario Late blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating disease affecting both potatoes and tomatoes. Recently, outbreaks have been confirmed in ...

Uncovering the Health Benefits of Purple Potatoes Despite extensive and ongoing research into potatoes by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), new findings from the Guelph Study and Development Center of AAFC have ...

Meloidogyne chitwoodi and M. fallax belong to the root-knot nematodes, which is a polyphagous group of highly adapted obligate plant pathogens of about 100 species. Root-knot nematodes are distributed world-wide and parasitise ...

Biofumigation is the use of green manures crops which release biocidal molecules into the soil after their incorporation. This best practice was developed in several countries to cope with the withdrawal of ...

Explore the evolving struggle against Phytophthora infestans in potato farming, paralleled with the precision and challenges of modern agricultural practices. Farmers and experts delve into the impact of weather patterns, pesticide effectiveness, ...

Last month, the World Potato Congress 2024 brought together over 150 global experts at the Waite Research Institute to showcase cutting-edge potato farming technologies and creative product innovations. From advanced soil diagnostics ...

This article details the early start and increased volume of the Polish potato season for 2024/25, discussing the challenges faced by growers and the impact of weather and pathogens on the crop.

The article describes a seminar held in the Gorodetsky District of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, organized by August Company, where the focus was on identifying and treating potato diseases amidst a cold ...

The pathogen can grow at a very rapid rate after infection and visible symptoms can appear in a matter of days. If infected tubers enter a store the disease can develop there, ...

In Southeast Asia, where climatic conditions present challenges for agriculture, maintaining high seed potato quality requires specialized expertise and attention. In this context, Md. Akhteruzzaman's role as QC Advisor at Supreme Seed ...

Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is the leading killer in potato production, which can cause the death of leaves and stems and tubers to rot, seriously threatening potato yield and causing ...

Black dot is a tuber blemish disease of potatoes, caused by Colletotrichum coccodes. Nowadays this is becoming severe constraint for potato production worldwide. Black dot takes its name from the tiny jet ...

The Michigan Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Alliance hosted members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide regulatory team for tours of several ...

On Tuesday, June 25, following the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize nine remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry.  ...