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This article explores the benefits of Hybrid True Potato Seeds (HTPS) technology in potato farming, focusing on its potential to enhance yields, efficiency, and sustainability for smallholder farmers, particularly in Africa.

This article discusses Biolevel's innovative microbial solutions aimed at enhancing soil health and crop quality, emphasizing the importance of biological consortia and sustainable agricultural practices in potato farming.

On August 20, 2024, potato farmers from across Kazakhstan convened at the Potato Field Day, hosted by Eurasia Group Kazakhstan and held at Baymyrza-Agro 2018 in the Karaganda region. This event was ...

This article covers the first Field Day event organized by Booteh Seed Company, focusing on the importance of breeding new potato varieties in response to climate change and the collaboration between private ...

The U.S. potato industry intensifies efforts to gain full market access in Japan, focusing on resolving phytosanitary concerns. The article explores the potential impact on Japan’s potato market if fresh U.S. potatoes ...

Kaliningrad has witnessed an unprecedented surge in potato and vegetable harvests this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kaliningrad Region. With around 18.7 thousand tons of young potatoes already ...

Farmers in the Magadan region, known for its challenging agricultural conditions, have started their potato harvest and silage preparations for livestock. This year, the weather has been especially harsh, with cold temperatures, ...

In September 2024, Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) conducted a series of inspections in the Mukhorshibirsky district of the Republic of Buryatia, specifically targeting potato and carrot crops. ...

In a strategic move to stabilize food prices and support local agriculture, the Lumajang Regency Food Security and Agriculture Office (DKPP) in East Java has allocated 2.8 tons of red onion seedlings ...

India's Union government recently reduced the export duty on onions from 40% to 20%, along with removing the $550 per tonne Minimum Export Price (MEP). While this move comes as a relief ...

Farmers face increasing challenges due to unpredictable precipitation, which can range from drought to excessive rainfall. Both extremes can affect crop health, leading to issues such as stunted growth or the proliferation ...

For potato processors, managing quality and eliminating contaminants is a constant battle. Current solutions, including X-ray detection, metal detection, and traditional vision inspection systems, have failed to fully solve the problem, often ...

Spring Potato Production Up by 11.1% in 2024: Trends and Insights The latest figures from the South Korean Statistics Office reveal a significant boost in spring potato production for 2024. With a ...

Unlocking High Potato Yields: Miftahul Huda's Proven Fertilization Strategy Miftahul Huda, a seasoned potato farmer from Desa Dieng Kulon, Batur, Banjarnegara, Central Java, has demonstrated remarkable success in potato cultivation, achieving a ...

AgroUniversity 2024 has provided agricultural professionals with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices, focusing on climate change solutions, crop protection, and innovation in agriculture.

Royal Avebe has launched its 2024 potato campaign, processing potatoes six days a week to produce high-quality starch and protein. This campaign supports both the company’s farmer members and the growing global ...

Switzerland’s Potato Supply Strain: A Closer Look at the 2024 Harvest Challenges Switzerland, renowned for its efficient agricultural sector, is grappling with an unexpected potato shortage this year. Due to adverse weather ...

Südstärke GmbH commenced its 2024 native starch production campaign with optimism, expecting higher yields and starch content despite uncertainties caused by floods earlier in the year.

Russia’s Potato Harvest Drops by 16%: Economic and Agricultural Impact Russia's 2024 potato harvest is expected to shrink by 16%, or 1.4 million tons, compared to last year's record-breaking yield. This drop ...

Early Harvest Yields Promise in Arkhangelsk Farmers in the Arkhangelsk region have kicked off the mass harvest of early potato varieties, with the first haul of 460 tons coming from the Kholmogory ...

Agricultural enterprises in the Republic of Komi are expecting to harvest around 6,000 tons of potatoes in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Market of the republic. Despite challenges ...

As of the end of August 2024, Russia’s potato harvest reached new highs, with 932,000 tons already collected. This marks an increase of nearly 140,000 tons compared to last year, according to ...

Sylvie Marhadour, a research engineer at inov3PT since 2003, has been appointed Scientific Director of the organization. She will oversee the genetics and technical programs for potato varietal selection, taking over from ...

Renaissance BioScience has been awarded the 2024 "Crop Protection Solution of the Year" by AgTech Breakthrough for its pioneering yeast-based RNAi biopesticide technology. This platform offers a sustainable, scalable solution for targeting ...

Tianjin, September 7, 2024 On September 6, the 14th China International Potato Expo and the 2024 China Dingxi Potato Conference were held in Dingxi City, Gansu Province. Ma Tingli, Deputy Secretary and ...