From Seed to Security: How Hybrid Potato Breeding is Building Resilience for Smallholder Farmers
For over a century, potato breeding has been constrained by the crop's biological blueprint: complex tetraploid genetics and the cumbersome ...
For over a century, potato breeding has been constrained by the crop's biological blueprint: complex tetraploid genetics and the cumbersome ...
For centuries, potato propagation has been an act of cloning: cutting and replanting tubers. This method carries burdens: bulky, perishable ...
The recent announcement by Better Made Snack Foods to launch standalone seasoning shakers—featuring flavors like Barbecue, Red Hot, and Sour ...
In a marketplace often dominated by price competition and bulk commodity sales, the strategic moves of a consumer-facing brand can ...
When discussing value-added agricultural products and crop diversification, a groundbreaking example is emerging from the cradle of potato biodiversity: the ...
California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of ...
For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is ...
The recent nationwide Canadian launch of EarthFresh's "Butter Potatoes"—comprising Butter Golds, Butter Reds, and Butter Russets—is more than a new ...
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina has introduced a promising new potato variety designed specifically for chip ...
Scheduled for January 6-8 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Potato Expo 2026 represents a monumental convergence of the North ...
The recent nationwide launch of Bangers' "Hot Mamba Charged" chips—a product that packs the caffeine equivalent of two cups of ...
The organic potato market presents a paradox of immense potential hindered by familiar agronomic and supply chain challenges. This article ...
For millennia, agricultural progress has been defined by the slow, incremental domestication of wild plants. Now, a Dutch startup named ...
Nakuru Tubers’ Digital Connectors are receiving advanced training to revolutionize how agricultural extension is delivered. In partnership with global and ...
TriCal Group becomes the first Diamond Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress, marking a new era of collaboration ahead ...
In the fertile black soils of Yakeshi City, a quiet technological revolution is transforming China's potato industry. By combining pristine ...
In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now, thanks to ...
Belarus's Ministry of Agriculture is spearheading a strategic shift from commodity potato production to sophisticated value-added processing, aiming to capture ...
In a groundbreaking experiment that challenges conventional agricultural wisdom, Belarusian agronomist Pyotr Lomonos has demonstrated that potato peels—typically considered waste—can ...
For farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers worldwide, China's advancements in potato breeding and cultivation technologies offer valuable insights into the ...
For farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and scientists working in agriculture, technological innovation is revolutionizing potato production systems. From disease-free seedling ...
Potato viral diseases remain one of the most significant constraints to global potato production, causing estimated yield losses of 15-30% ...
Nestled in the Loess Plateau, the city of Dingxi has orchestrated one of modern agriculture's most remarkable transformations. Once known ...
For 160 years, Cornell University's potato breeding program has served as a cornerstone of American agricultural innovation, developing varieties that ...
Potatoes may be humble, but their potential is far from ordinary. This concern took centre stage at the Kenya National ...
One Chinese region has transformed its potato industry into a $3.5 billion economic powerhouse, controlling everything from virus-free seed production ...
Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod’s Gorodetsky District are celebrating a bumper potato crop, with early varieties maturing in just 50–60 days. ...
In a bold agricultural experiment, Enshi (Hubei) and Yuzhong (Gansu) have joined forces to optimize potato seed production through a unique "South Seed, ...
FAT-AGRO, a key player in Russia’s agricultural sector, has achieved a remarkable milestone by supplying over 50% of the country’s potato ...
Objective: Produce high-quality, disease-free potato seeds for farmers Funding: ₹18.7 crore project (₹4.48 crore approved under RKVY 2025-26) Implementation: Potato Technology Centre (PTC), Shamgarh ...
In the vast farmlands of Minle County, Gansu Province, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. Once reliant on traditional farming ...
On September 1, 2025, Calbee Potato will launch 200g packs of frozen, pre-cut "Inca no Mezame" potatoes - marking the company's first ...
Agricultural experts in Belarus remain optimistic about the 2025 potato harvest, projecting yields comparable to last year’s 430 quintals (43 ...
Nestled along the Wei River, Weiyuan County in Gansu Province has earned its reputation as China’s “Potato Seed Capital.” On ...
Potato productivity in Indonesia remains far below its potential, despite rising demand. One key issue is the limited availability and ...
Arkhangelsk Oblast has positioned itself as a leader in the production of elite seed potatoes, thanks to its favorable phytosanitary ...
While potatoes dominate Russian fields, a new contender is emerging—sweet potato (batat). According to Zulu Ramazanov, a farmer from the ...
In the highlands of Xundian County, Yunnan Province, a remarkable agricultural transformation is taking place. A 1,185-acre ecological potato farming demonstration project ...
In recent years, agricultural innovation has become crucial for sustainable development, especially in mountainous regions with limited water resources. The water ...
In a significant move towards agricultural innovation, Qingcheng County has launched a pioneering potato replanting project covering thousands of acres. ...
Recent breakthroughs in potato processing have led to the successful trial production of potato-based rice ("potato rice") and potato flour buns, ...
A recent survey conducted by Поле.РФ and the "Тет-о-Твет" platform, involving 6,903 respondents from across Russia, provides intriguing insights into public expectations for the future of ...
Governor Igor Babushkin recently announced the start of the potato harvesting season in Astrakhan Oblast, highlighting impressive yields and the ...
Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb FRC RAS) have developed an innovative method ...
Potatoes are more than just a staple crop—they’re a lifeline for rural economies. In Minle County, Gansu Province, what was once ...
In recent years, Chinese farmers have made significant strides in adopting modern agricultural techniques. The implementation of high-standard farmland projects ...
Russia’s potato industry is on the brink of a major transformation. According to environmental expert Ilya Rybalchenko, the country is ...
Mercadona, Spain’s leading supermarket chain, has announced a significant increase in its potato procurement for the 2024 summer campaign, purchasing 180,000 ...
For centuries, potato farming in Peru’s highlands relied on traditional methods, limiting yields and market potential. Today, thanks to programs ...
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