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The manure policy, announced rules in the context of circular agriculture and the rising costs of fertilizers also present arable farmers with new challenges. During a webinar on fertilization, organized by the National ...

The frosty weather, aside from destroying crops, adds pressure on production costs, as anti-frost measures necessitate the use of an anti-frost spray at the cost of €180/10ltr and watering of the crops ...

An Ethiopian farmer: Guta Gudisa from Jeldu Woreda (district) of the Oromia region Contributed by Dr. Berga Lemaga, CIP Public and Private Partners: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural research(EIAR) provided seed, training & ...

Since we have already discussed the projections of increased producer costs, the question that remains is, Will these cost increases necessarily imply lower profits?

During certain stretches of the growing season, potato growers must monitor the nitrogen status of their crop on a regular basis to fertilize in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.

‘DriftRadar‘, an integrated drift management concept from Bayer, was awarded the “DLG-Agrifuture Concept Winner” by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) at this year’s Agritechnica event. The prize, awarded for the first time this ...

Growers urged not to overlook virus risk while rising to demand challenges FLOODING in key European production areas, together with high wastage levels at harvest, have heightened the demand for British-grown potatoes ...

According to the leading Russian online publication Potato System, McCain Foods Rus has decided to completely close the project to build a potato processing plant in the Uzlovaya Special Economic Zone in ...

Irrigation is a really effective mitigation strategy during drought.

Polysulphate research from Dr. Carl Rosen shows an increase in total AND marketable yields when compared to grower standard practice Despite its vital role in optimum crop performance, sulfur has not always ...

The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its third 2022 webinar on March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada). Presentation OutlineFor potatoes this is largely focused on preventing late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans, which ...

Report considers effects on economy RISING costs will be crucial to farm business planning over the next six months as high rates of inflation impact the UK agricultural economy, according to the ...

According to current regulations, the cultivation of potatoes is possible according to a crop rotation of at least 1:3. In a number of cases, an exemption can be obtained for the cultivation of ...

Soil dwelling nematodes are a serious threat to crop performance. They affect a range of crops including potatoes, carrots, cereals, raspberries and strawberries, both directly and indirectly often inflicting severe economic losses. ...

Through four experimental studies in two production cycles, for the first time it was possible to develop the "critical dilution curves" of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) in cultivars (several ...

Growers invited to join trialling UK GROWERS are being invited to take part in a wire worm survey and trial by not-for-profit membership network Innovative Farmers. Are you a field scale potato grower ...

Planting a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally reduce nematode numbers by up to 75%. One group of potato farmers have trialled whether they can be successfully established in the ...

British potato growers can create a clean start to crops by switching the foundation of their broadleaved weed control plans to Shark (carfentrazone-ethyl). But, as with diquat, timing is key to success.  Capable of ...

Producer prices for industrial products are exploding. For the farmers, the costs increase dramatically. Producer prices for industrial products have risen more than ever since the surveys began in 1949: plus 25 percent. The ...

Potato pink eye is a disorder that often starts with pink, water-soaked areas around the eyes of the tuber — that’s why it’s called “pink eye,” writes Carrie Huffman Wohleb in this article, first ...

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada today issued the following statement: “Prince Edward Island (PEI) farmers put everything that they have into their crops and many families’ livelihoods depend ...

Supply and demand may actually become an issue through March and April, which may drive further price rises.

Using these fumigants to control soil-borne diseases had positive effects on the crop beyond disease control. Total and marketable yield and tuber set were higher in plots treated with either fumigant than ...

New DLG innovation award scheme recognizes visionary concepts– five winners honored at digital award ceremony @ www.DLG-Connect.com – Part of “Agritechnica digital” program (DLG). The DLG (German Agricultural Society) today announced the five winners ...

“In the past 15 years, I have never seen the potato market change so quickly as in the past three months,”