The importance of studying 3. Farm management & crop production techniques Guta practices crop rotation by renting land from others. He uses the recommended spacing and applies recommended fertilizer rates. ...
The frosty weather, aside from destroying crops, adds pressure on production costs, as anti-frost measures necessitate the use of an anti-frost spray at the cost of €180/10ltr and watering of ...
After editions in China and Peru, the World Potato Congress (WPC) will take place in Europe again this year. Dublin, both the largest city and the capital of Ireland, will ...
An Ethiopian farmer: Guta Gudisa from Jeldu Woreda (district) of the Oromia region Contributed by Dr. Berga Lemaga, CIP Public and Private Partners: Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural research(EIAR) provided seed, ...
The show is taking place in person on 6 - 7 July 2022 at Hamburg Messe in Germany. SNACKEX is a unique opportunity for you to access the international savoury snacks and ...
Grimme UK is taking to the road next month to showcase its latest version of the GL 420 Exacta potato planter, which now offers four-row planting in 90cm row widths ...
During certain stretches of the growing season, potato growers must monitor the nitrogen status of their crop on a regular basis to fertilize in the most efficient and sustainable way ...
Arable farmers can use AgroVision's mineral planner to check their manure utilization space
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution inrestoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes Today the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development held an “Exchange ...
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) released a special report highlighting progress made in recent years by the sector across key areas of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.The European ...
With the high price and low availability of glyphosate this season, you might benefit from some fresh perspective on how to make the most of whatever supply you have.
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA 2021) Sustainability Report shows how Europe’s potato processing sector is committed to upholding the sustainability of its raw ingredients, production processes, and final products ...
During the past several years, irrigation equipment manufacturers have been busy reinventing sprinkler systems to serve more as "hired hands" than just an efficient way to water crops. From running ...
In 2022, GreenLight anticipates receiving US regulatory approval of its RNA-based product for controlling the Colorado potato beetle. Recently, the company also announced a research partnership agreement with Germains Seed ...
"The Spud Sisters will come with a selection of potatoes and we will test them in the kitchen … the quality of their product is exceptional." Kerri Farrell grew up ...
Farmers can’t fix the situation with fertilizer availability and high input cost, but they can get a better grasp on their crop fertility requirements, even now.
PepsiCo Europe recently announced that by 2030, it plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all its crisp and chip bags. This ambition will apply to brands including Walkers, Doritos, ...
Danish Kildespring has launched a new potato range in microwavable bags under the headline “Tasty choices for busy weekdays.” The spuds are packed in the innovative Schur®Star Zip-Pop Bag, enabling ...
Setting up a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally diminish nematode numbers by up to two-thirds. As chemical methods that once effectively controlled the pest are dwindling, growers ...
Silicon, the world’s second most abundant element, can increase yield, improve soil health, strength plants and improve disease response, suggests silicon biostimulants specialist Orion FT. Using silicon can also help ...
Potatoes demand adequate sulfur levels for nitrogen uptake, chlorophyll production, tuber development, stress and pest resistance, carbohydrate generation, amino acid formation and vitamin synthesis
Part of Agritechncia digital program held online on w w w. DLG-Connect – Experts and farmers from Australia, Argentina, Canada, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Germany discuss strategies for efficient water resources management – Events support DLG’s knowledge-sharing ...
Soil dwelling nematodes are a serious threat to crop performance. They affect a range of crops including potatoes, carrots, cereals, raspberries and strawberries, both directly and indirectly often inflicting severe ...
There is little information on the impact of nozzle type under a dense potato crop canopy. There is a popular misconception that a fine spray is preferred.
Following the introduction of PepsiCo Positive, the company’s strategic end-to-end transformation with sustainability at the centre, PepsiCo Europe today announces that by 2030, it plans to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic ...