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The University of Idaho's monitoring program for potato psyllids and zebra chip disease has reported higher psyllid captures this year, indicating an increased risk. The program, covering 58 fields across southern Idaho, ...

The University of Idaho has commenced its 2024 potato psyllid monitoring program, revealing higher psyllid populations and early detections of Liberibacter solanacearum, which could increase the risk of zebra chip disease. The ...

Mobile Drip Irrigation (MDI) or Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) technologies for pivot and lateral/linear sprinkers have been on the market for over 15 years.

An overview of the annual Texas Potato Field Day, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and partners, highlighting new potato varieties and breeding advancements. The event provides a platform for industry professionals ...

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 ...

Main Farms collaborates with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Michigan State University's Chris Long to develop new chip process potato varieties that require fewer inputs and increase product quality, enhancing the ...

The AsiaFruit Knowledge Center is set to host an unprecedented gathering of fresh produce professionals in Asia, combining three major events into one unified location. This three-day event, held from September 4-6, ...

Michigan State University's genetically modified potato variety, Kal91.3, is nearing commercialization. Known for its extended shelf life and reduced input requirements, this variety promises significant benefits for growers, processors, and consumers. While ...

Toronto, ON – McCain Foods is enhancing its network of Innovation Hub farms, aiming to revolutionize potato farming with regenerative agricultural practices. This growing season, the company will partner with four additional ...

Biofresh Safestore, a leading manufacturer in potato sprout management equipment, is set to unveil its cutting-edge ethylene-based sprout suppression system at the SPot Store event on May 14. Hosted by Winters Lane ...

In the U.S., Northern root-knot nematode is widespread across cooler climates, while Columbia root-knot nematode is only found in the northwestern region. Both species infect potato tubers, causing a bumpy or rough ...

Explore the highlights and key insights from the recent field-conference event hosted by Farm Frites Poland, celebrating three decades of partnership with over 100 potato growers. Discover the latest innovations in potato ...

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 ...

Colomba boosting farmers profits Mahindra HZPC Pvt Ltd is a joint venture of Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (a group company of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd) and HZPC Holding B.V. world's largest seed ...

This article from PotatoBusiness highlights the new Defra report on carbon accounting standards for agriculture, the launch and objectives of Puffin Produce's carbon neutral potatoes, and research showing potatoes' low carbon footprint.

McCain Foods is expanding its network of Innovation Hub farms across North America, partnering with farms in Alberta, Wisconsin, Maine, and Idaho to promote regenerative agriculture. These hubs will test and share ...

The Canary Islands in Spain recently hosted the sixth edition of Papatour, an event dedicated to presenting new potato varieties to local farmers. Held in Tacoronte, this annual gathering has become a ...

A significant partnership has been formed between Danish potato ingredients manufacturer AKV and British ingredients supplier Daymer Ingredients. This collaboration will see Daymer distributing AKV’s native and clean-label functional potato starches throughout ...

SAGCOT Initiative Drives Agricultural Transformation TANZANIA – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is spearheading a transformative initiative in Ruvuma region, leveraging its fertile land for round potato cultivation to ...

The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has identified Ruvuma as a region boasting fertile land conducive to round potato cultivation, offering a transformative opportunity for local residents. Geoffrey Kirenga, the ...

McCain has partnered with BNP Paribas Bank Polska to develop a new regenerative agriculture program in Poland. The initiative supports potato growers with technical, commercial, and financial assistance, promoting sustainable practices to ...

  Potatoes are a staple crop in many regions of the world owing to nutritional benefits for human consumption and as livestock feed, and resilience to drought, increased temperatures around the world ...

Broderick, Saskatchewan – June 22, 2024 - Tuberosum Technologies is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement in Canadian agriculture: the successful registration of four True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties. This marks the ...

The agreement aims to commercialize and distribute high-quality, disease-free feedstock to smallholder farmers in Kenya and India. Real potato seeds promise to improve the yield and sustainability of a critical food crop, ...

Bayer and Solynta collaborate to advance true potato seed in smallholder markets. Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to collaborate on the commercialization and distribution of true potato seeds in Kenyan ...