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Argentina has reached a new milestone in the agricultural sector with the first-ever export of seed potatoes by HZPC América Latina, a subsidiary of the Dutch seed company HZPC, based in Argentina ...

Revitalizing Agriculture: The Expanding Potato Industry in Minle County Minle County in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, has emerged as a pivotal region in China’s potato production landscape. On September 7, 2024, the ...

FARMACY PLC has partnered with KP Snacks to promote regenerative farming practices among potato farmers, aiming to enhance sustainability and environmental impact in agriculture.

This article highlights the inspiring work of Esther and the Bee My Partner Youth Group in Nakuru County, Kenya. Through innovative farming techniques, including the use of Black Soldier Fly larvae and ...

Nikolai Raskin, the head of the Komsomolsky Municipal District, recently visited the fields of Agrofirm "Slava Kartofelyu" to inspect the progress of its potato harvesting operations, reaffirming the farm's leading role in ...

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 ...

A Strategic Move to Enhance Local Agriculture and Economic Growth PepsiCo has announced a significant investment of $160 million to establish a new potato chip manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan. This decision was ...

Russia’s Potato Yield Expected to Fall 16% in 2024: A Warning for Future Harvests? The year 2024 presents new challenges for Russia’s agricultural sector as the country anticipates a significant reduction in ...

In an unusual listing on the Russian marketplace Avito, a potato field in Selezan, Etkulsky District of the Chelyabinsk region, has been put up for sale. The field spans 25 hectares and ...

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 ...

Professor Erin Weber from Carthage College has been awarded a $498,000 NSF grant to develop biochemical tools for studying Potato Virus Y (PVY) infections. Her research will focus on understanding viral spread ...

In a significant move to enhance crop storage technologies across Europe, Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has welcomed Omnivent into its network. Omnivent, known globally for its advanced ventilation and cooling ...

As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including more frequent droughts, heat stress, and erratic rainfall. To counter these challenges, ...

As Kenya’s agricultural sector continues to evolve, the potato has emerged as a strategic crop under the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Recognizing its potential to significantly contribute to the country's ...

Sustainability is no longer just a trend in the fashion industry—it's a necessity. Fibe, a material science company based in London, is leading the charge with an innovative solution that addresses both ...

In 2006, Pierre-Henri Belvas began his agricultural career on a polyculture-livestock farm in Regnauville, Pas-de-Calais. However, the demands of dairy and pig farming, coupled with limited profitability, led him to reconsider his ...

From January 22 to 24, 2025, the II International Trade Fair of Technologies for the Production and Processing of Potatoes, Vegetables, and Fruits AgroTech Potato Horti will be held at Pavilion No. ...

This article explores the historical significance of the potato during Canada’s Gold Rush, highlighting its role as both a critical food source and a form of currency.

The 2024 French apple and pear harvest shows promise with satisfactory apple yields and growing pear production. However, rising production costs and market dynamics present ongoing challenges for producers. The annual campaign ...

The U.S. potato industry is ramping up its campaign to gain access to Japan’s market for fresh potatoes, a move that could significantly impact both domestic producers and the broader economy. Despite ...

In an exciting development for the agricultural sector, a potato processing plant is currently under construction in Ivanovka village, located in the Issyk-Ata district of Kyrgyzstan's Chui region. This initiative is being ...

A Strategic Move to Enhance Food Security and Agricultural Productivity. In a significant step towards bolstering its agricultural sector, the Russian Federation has allocated 4.5 billion rubles for the development of vegetable ...

As France prepares for the Olympic Games, a survey reveals that potatoes will play a central role in French home-cooked meals during the festivities, with barbecues, apéritifs, and shared dishes set to ...

The U.S. potato industry is lobbying to open Japan's market to fresh potato imports. If successful, this could increase U.S. potato exports by 10% and generate an additional USD 150 million annually, ...

Colombia’s potato cultivation is a critical component of its agricultural landscape. With approximately 110,000 hectares dedicated to potato farming and an average yield of nearly 23 tons per hectare, the country produces ...