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Climate change is aggravating the impact of droughts on all plant ecosystems worldwide. Although new tools have been developed to detect and assess drought stress in plants—transcriptomic or metabolomic technologies, etc.—they are ...

Description: Potato Fusarium Dry Rot is a destructive disease that affects potato crops worldwide. Learn how to prevent and treat this disease with our comprehensive guide. #potatodryrot #fusariumdryrot #potatodisease #cropmanagement #plantpathology Headings: ...

Description: Potato blackleg is a bacterial disease that can affect the quality and yield of potato crops. This article explains the symptoms, causes, and prevention of this disease to help farmers and ...

Description: Potatoes are a staple food crop in many parts of the world, but they are susceptible to various diseases that can impact yield and quality. In this article, we'll explore the ...

In recent years, precision farming has revolutionized the way farmers cultivate their crops. One of the most promising technologies in precision farming is the use of sensors. By using sensors, farmers can ...

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to upgrade the University of Manitoba’s horticulture storage facility so it can conduct innovative potato research, federal Agriculture ...

Dozens of furrows lie barren in a dusty field on the Bolivian highlands. It should be replete with potato plants ready for harvest, but a deadly combination of drought and frost proved ...

The World Potato Congress Inc. is extremely pleased to present a webinar with Dr.  Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist with The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, UK on February 28, 2023 at 9.00am Eastern Standard Time (EST).Webinar Title: Potato Tuber ...

The production of agricultural products in Chuvashia for the first time exceeded 100 billion rubles.In 2022, it amounted to 107.7 billion rubles. - 17.6% more than in 2021. According to a preliminary ...

Field robots can play a critical role in sustainable farming. This was recently demonstrated at the annual congress of the Dutch Association for Agricultural Technology in Wageningen, Gelderland. But good crop management ...

Smart electronic soil sensors could enable farmers to deliver tailored doses of water to their crops, maximizing food production while saving water. KAUST researchers have developed a rapid and sensitive soil moisture ...

Potato Storage Insight’s latest bulletin has advice for dealing with the continuing battle against rising storage costs and a reminder of the forthcoming PSI Potato Store Managers’ Course which is attracting interest from across ...

Agriculture is considered a major disturbance for ecological systems—the recovery of degraded or formally used agricultural land might take a long time. However, without any active restoration interventions, this recovery can take ...

A new database of 19 insect genomes, including the world's most dangerous pests, has been created in the UK to improve crop protection, FarmingUK reports on February 8. The genomes of the ...

A laboratory for software development and assembly of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be created on the basis of the Yakutia technopark. The opening is scheduled for March this year. This was ...

Named after Clarence Birdseye, who invented the fast freezing process in 1924, Birds Eye is the leading frozen food brand in the UK and is synonymous with high-quality, great-tasting food. Birds Eye ...

The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of an International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023. The panel was convened by ...

In the 21st century, "collaboration" has become a popular buzzword, but effectively working together across disciplines and countries is easier said than done. However, authentic collaboration is critical to the fight against ...

On January 5, 2023, during the Q2, 2023, earnings call between analysts and top management from Lamb Weston, the company’s CEO, Tom Werner, stated that the decision-makers had secured the targeted number ...

A research team led by the University of Idaho (U of I) has been given a USD6.8m USDA grant to create novel diagnostic tools, management techniques, and technologies for potato cyst nematode ...

Climate change is considered one of the most pressing problems of our time. In this context, soil plays a greater role than might be expected. Soil can simultaneously store CO2 from the atmosphere ...

Future field tests at the University of Idaho’s (U of I) Aberdeen Research and Extension Center could enable Eastern Idaho farmers who grow quinoa, a grain that fits well into potato crop ...

“You have to know what you want to improve and keep an eye on where your company has potential. When farmers start doing precision farming, they often choose machinery first, but don’t ...

17 - 19 April 2023, in person, in Lisbon, Portugal!We invite you to enrol onto our next intensive savoury snacks production course, covering the production process from raw materials to formed products, ...

The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia is starting to implement a federal project to stimulate the production of potatoes and vegetables. This year, its funding will amount to 5 billion rubles, which ...