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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 ...

On the launch day, approximately 673 producers from various districts received 320 kilograms of high-quality potato seed, sufficient to cover a quarter of a hectare. The investment per farmer is estimated at ...

Significant Increase Marks a Strategic Shift in Agricultural Trade. In the first half of 2024, Uzbekistan has notably increased its potato imports from Kyrgyzstan, reaching 26,500 tons, which represents a remarkable 120% ...

The tuber flea beetle species Epitrix papa Orlova-Bienkowskaja (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) is a new exotic pest of potato in Europe, present in Portugal and Spain. In Portugal, E. papa was probably introduced around 2004 but only ...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris McIntosh, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (AERS). ...

Potato wart is a serious disease caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. It can drastically reduce potato yields and render tubers unmarketable, both in the U.S. and abroad. The disease is already ...

Potatoes, a major economic crop, are significantly impacted by Fusarium dry rot, a prevalent postharvest disease. Despite the broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties of cinnamaldehyde, a naturally-derived plant substance, its efficacy against the causal pathogen of ...

Lithuania turned out to be the largest potato producer in the Baltic States by the end of 2023. Other areas of agricultural business are also actively developing here. However, non-governmental organizations in ...

Black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) has become an economically significant potato tuber disease due to its capacity to cause early foliage death. The disease named black dot relates to the numerous black microsclerotia ...

The U.S. potato industry is seeking to expand its market by gaining access to Japan for fresh U.S. potatoes. Currently, Japan only imports processed potatoes from the U.S. The National Potato Council ...

Deciphering the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance is key to devising appropriate strategies against this economically important trait. Myzus persicae, the green peach-potato aphid, is a major pest that has evolved resistance to many ...

The U.S. potato industry is pushing for Japan to lift its embargo on fresh potato imports from the United States. With Japan being a major market for processed potatoes, gaining access for ...

Synchytrium endobioticum is an A2 pest for many regions, and details of its biology, distribution and economic importance can be found in the EPPO Global Database. In the EPPO National Regulatory Control System ...

Solynta's hybrid true potato seed varieties have been approved for commercial release in Kenya by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service. These innovative seeds offer disease resistance, cost efficiency, and improved storage, ...

Proposed water usage restrictions in South Africa's Sandveld region could severely impact potato production, leading to significant price increases and economic disruption. With a potential 30% reduction in water extraction, the potato ...

Potatoes are a staple crop in Poland, and understanding the dynamics of their cultivation is essential for farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and industry stakeholders. As we move through 2024, it is crucial ...

Slovakia's potato sector is at a crossroads. Despite a rich tradition in potato cultivation, the country now imports nearly half of its potato supply. The situation is symptomatic of broader challenges in ...

Potato farming in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic is at a crossroads, blending tradition with modern agricultural practices. Recent events, including the Field Day on Potatoes in Olešná and the ...

In a striking development for the agricultural sector, Kazakhstan's potato exports have soared to unprecedented heights. According to recent data from DATA HUB, as reported by the APK News agency, Kazakh suppliers ...

Global Potato Production: China Leads, U.S. Holds Fifth Place In the world of agriculture, potatoes are a staple crop, essential for food security and economic stability. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...

In a significant move to stabilize the potato market, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has declared a $50 million purchase of surplus potatoes. This initiative follows a formal request by the ...

When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes a Bad Thing: Examining Nitrogen Use Under Limited Irrigation As drought conditions worsen, farmers are increasingly adopting limited irrigation strategies, providing crops with some, ...

A meeting of the Coordinating Council for Potato Production was held in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, with the participation of representatives of Russian regions and their local colleagues. The event was attended by leading ...

This article discusses recent research findings on managing nitrogen levels under limited irrigation conditions. The study highlights the importance of optimizing nitrogen use to improve crop yields, reduce costs, and minimize environmental ...

Alternaria spp. cause different diseases in potato and tomato crops. Early blight caused by Alternaria solani and brown spot caused by Alternaria alternata are most common, but the disease complex is far more diverse.  Alternaria species adopt a ...