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Potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans oomycete, is the most important disease of potato cultivation in the world. This disease affects both leaves, stems and tubers, reducing the yield by more ...

agroforestry project is taking shape in a field of 15 hectares

We are leading the way in a number of areas, but I regret to discover that there is no market for that yet.

The outbreak of corona in March 2020 deeply affected many entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. In this series a look back at the past year with entrepreneurs who were previously in the picture ...

The agricultural sector is particularly relieved that the European Union and the United Kingdom have concluded a deal on trade relations. This avoids import duties that make Dutch products more expensive in the ...

After years of planning, sketching, discussing and finally quoting prices, Dennis Ivers and his family finally built their “dream” workshop. The third-generation corn and soybean farmer and his brother had ‘made do’ ...

Mickelsen Farms was founded in 1988 by brothers Lynn and Dale Mickelsen and Lynn’s son, Mark, but the family’s potato-farming history in southeastern Idaho goes back further than that. “We’ve been in ...

The announcement that a trade deal between the UK and the EU had been agreed just days before the end of the transition period was hailed as a great relief to Scotland’s ...

Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade Farm in ...

Irrigation systems are vital for crop germination and are frequently used to distribute fertilizers or chemicals. In colder climates, overhead systems are also used for frost protection. Both drip and overhead irrigation ...

Snack fans have asked for more customization for years and Frito-Lay is responding in a big way. Frito-Lay today announced a new way for shoppers to customize their own Frito-Lay Variety Pack ...

Wildflowers grown in strips through potato crops could control disease-carrying aphids and may help growers faced with a dwindling number of insecticides. Areas of wildflowers grown in the headlands and between tramlines ...

Scottish farmers and crofters breathed a sigh of relief after a post-Brexit trade deal was agreed just days before the end of the transition period. Farmers’ union NFU Scotland (NFUS), which has long warned ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report, The Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture, prepared in close partnership with the Department of Transportation.  Agricultural producers are the single largest user of freight ...

Wholesale prices for potatoes have decreased sharply over the past week, driving Egypt’s farmers to abandon their crops due to lockdown polices from importing countries harming the Egyptian product, saturating the local ...

Smart irrigation with mobile drip irrigation potato Every year, the Irrigation Association celebrates Smart Irrigation month to promote products, practices and services that allow for the more efficient use of water. In ...

McCain Foods announces the construction of a second potato processing plant in China to meet the growing demand for its potato products. The new plant will require an investment of US $200 million ...

The potatoes areVita Residuo Zero* Romagnoli F.lli Spa win the New Entry award of Brands Award 2020 for the category "other food".New Entry is the special section of Brands Award – an initiative promoted by Gdoweek ...

In a recent survey of potato growers completed by Spudman, disease control concerns were highlighted. Growers reported struggling with increased fungicide resistance issues with many common chemistries used to fight problematic diseases. ...

With the pilot 'smart big bags' HZPC uses the internet of things to share knowledge and get a better grip on the delivery process of seed potatoes. Between December and April, 1100 ...

The Andean Initiative Bayer and CIP is the meeting point of the efforts, a program that seeks to transform small-scale agriculture to promote the sustainable use of agrobiodiversity, effective climate action and ...

A well-rounded potato disease management plan is the first step toward a successful season. potato disease management To optimize quality and improve marketable yield, here are 4 tips to start strong in ...

Public trust in British farmers has seen a boost during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the public increasingly rely on the UK's 'hard working producers', according to a new study. Consumers are more ...

BCPC’s Julian Westaway said, “Having access to the latest pesticide information is vital for all those involved in their use and application. The UK Pesticide Guide, in both its online and print ...

Hazel Technologies Inc., Chicago, has a new product, Hazel Root, that’s designed to protect the quality of potatoes in storage by preventing sprouting. Like other Hazel Technologies’ products that prolong the shelf life of ...