Likely record potato output in Rangpur, Bangladesh
Officials and experts of the Department of Agricultural Extension are expecting an all-time record production of potatoes in the Rangpur...
Profitable potato contract farming in Madhya Pradesh
Farmers of two villages of Indore, Madhya Pradesh are cultivating potatoes under Contract Farming.
Research on pest and disease management: adoption of gender-responsive approaches
Studies have shown that adopting a gender perspective while conducting agronomic research and extension work provides more efficient approaches to...
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
This week, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector. Called the “Georgia Potato Forum,”...
Getting infected with root rot – an easy way to keep crops
At this time of the year and with the increase in cold, agricultural crops are affected by what is called root rot due...
Kurdistan Region potato farmers bear burden of coronavirus measures
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Potato farmers and officials in the Kurdistan Region say coronavirus movement restrictions have dried up the...
Smart irrigation: How IoT-driven precision agriculture helps feed the emerging economies
The Indian government has been undertaking various initiatives towards water conservation and proper utilization. From supporting famed hydraulic civilizations of...
Potatoes are currently a luxury product in India
In the Indian state of Odisha, vegetable prices have exploded in the past two months. While consumers wait for inflation to...
China: China’s potato-grown area will increase by 0.4% each year over the next decade
For the Chinese potato trade campaign 2020/21, which runs from September to August, available domestic harvest volumes will amount to...
Potato growers in Joypurhat expect windfall profit
JOYPURHAT: Potato farmers of the district are expecting a windfall profit this season as they plan to harvest early-winter potato...
