The 15-Year Sprint: Inside the High-Stakes World of Potato Breeding in Belarus
In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to ...
Tag: Agricultural Research
160 Years of Potato Excellence: How Cornell’s Breeding Program Shapes America’s $100 Billion Industry
For 160 years, Cornell University's potato breeding program has served as a cornerstone of American agricultural innovation, developing varieties that ...
The Invisible Enemy of Potatoes: What Scientists Learned About Potato virus Y in Russia
Based on the study conducted by researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University, led by Dr. Natalia O. Kalinina (kalinina@belozersky.msu.ru)Original research: ...
Celebrating Potatoes and Progress: What the 2025 North Carolina Potato Festival Means for the Industry
As the warm days of spring approach, so too does one of the most anticipated events in northeastern North Carolina’s ...
UW–Madison Researchers and Wisconsin Farmers Team Up for a Healthy Potato Crop
Farming in the U.S. faces many challenges, especially when it comes to family farms. But in Wisconsin, scientists at the ...
Boosting Regional Agriculture: Lessons from Dominica’s White Potato Supply Chain
Collaborating for Agricultural DevelopmentFrom December 9 to 13, 2024, four officers from St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Ministry of Agriculture ...
The Evolution of Russian Potato Breeding: From Microtubers to High-Yield Varieties
Potato Breeding in Russia: A Long Road to Independence Potatoes are a staple in Russia, yet the country has long ...
Europlant Innovation: Strengthening the Future of Potato Breeding and Production Through Rebranding
In an effort to streamline operations and solidify its position in the agricultural industry, Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG ...
Tackling Common Scab in Potatoes: New Research Seeks to Uncover the Causes and Improve Disease Management
Common scab is a persistent problem in potato farming, affecting not only the aesthetic quality of the tubers but also ...
Revitalizing Potato Seed Production: The Success Story of UMM Potato Seeds
The agricultural landscape in Indonesia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by innovative initiatives like UMM Potato Seeds. Launched by ...
ADAPT project comes to an end after four important andproductive years of potato research
Since July 2020, the Horizon 2020 EU project Accelerated Development of multiplestress tolerAnt PoTato (ADAPT) has focused its research activity ...
Successful Harvest of Third-Year Seedlings at Agrico Research
Agrico Research successfully harvested third-year seedlings, reporting yields above expectations. This trial assesses the suitability of new potato varieties for ...
Extensive Potato Trials Across England Yield Valuable Insights for Farmers and Industry Stakeholders
VCS (UK) Ltd completes its potato trials across England, providing vital data on breeder variety screens, nutrition, insecticides, herbicides, and ...
Unlocking New Avenues for Potato Exports: Evaluating High-Quality Varieties
As global demand for processing potatoes surges, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) is taking decisive steps to evaluate and promote ...
Organic Fertilizers: A Superior Choice for Potato Production
A 2023 study reveals the effectiveness of the organic fertilizer 'Annapurna Jaibo Sar' in potato production, demonstrating its superiority over ...
CGIAR Leadership Advances Global Agricultural Innovation in Lima, Peru
This article highlights the CGIAR Global Leadership Team retreat in Lima, Peru, where key leaders worked on finalizing the 2025–2030 ...
Navigating Rising Potato Chip Prices: The Impact of Climate Change and Local Production
In just ten years, the average price of a 16-ounce bag of potato chips has increased from under $4.50 to ...
Sylvie Marhadour Appointed Scientific Director of inov3PT
Sylvie Marhadour, a research engineer at inov3PT since 2003, has been appointed Scientific Director of the organization. She will oversee ...
Progress in Potato Research: CropXR’s Field Experiment Advances Despite Challenges
The article discusses the recent visit of CropXR and its partners to an experimental potato field, highlighting the progress made ...
When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes a Bad Thing
This article discusses recent research findings on managing nitrogen levels under limited irrigation conditions. The study highlights the importance of ...
Late Blight Confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan
Late blight has been confirmed in St. Joseph County, Michigan, urging potato farmers to adopt enhanced disease management strategies. This ...
Exciting Career Opportunity: Join the International Potato Center as a Data Scientist & Statistical Specialist
CIP invites qualified candidates to apply for this exciting role. If you have a passion for data science and a ...
Combating Wireworms: Insights from the Inaugural European Wireworm Research Network Meeting
On 7 July, Europatat participated in the inaugural meeting of the European Wireworm Research Network (EWRN) held in Oslo, preceding ...
Innovations in Potato Farming: Highlights from the World Potato Congress 2024
Last month, the World Potato Congress 2024 brought together over 150 global experts at the Waite Research Institute to showcase ...
How Heavy Rainfall in Chimborazo is Shaping Potato Prices in Riobamba: Challenges and Solutions
In recent months, the agricultural landscape in Ecuador, particularly in the province of Chimborazo, has been dramatically transformed by intense ...
Annual Texas Potato Field Day Set for July 17 in Springlake
An overview of the annual Texas Potato Field Day, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and partners, highlighting new potato ...
The Crucial Role of Potatoes in Global Food Security
Monica Parker will present at the EAPR conference in Oslo, Norway, on the vital role of potatoes in global food ...
Main Farms Enhances Sustainability with New Potato Varieties
Main Farms collaborates with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission and Michigan State University's Chris Long to develop new chip process ...
Aphid Alert for 2024: Early Season Trends and What Farmers Need to Know
As we kick off the 2024 aphid monitoring season, Dr. Ian McRae's Aphid Alert reveals initial data on aphid populations ...
Tackling Nematode Challenges in Potato Cultivation
In the U.S., Northern root-knot nematode is widespread across cooler climates, while Columbia root-knot nematode is only found in the ...
Fighting Aphid-Borne Disease in Crops
This article discusses the innovative use of spike proteins to combat aphid-borne diseases in crops. By blocking viruses from binding ...
ETG and IITA Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Maize and Soybean Breeding
ETG and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance maize and soybean breeding. ...
Efficiency in Potato Irrigation: ANTEDIS Conducts Groundbreaking Study on Water Stress
Explore ANTEDIS's pioneering study on water stress and potato cultivation, highlighting the importance of sustainable irrigation practices and collaborative research ...
McKenna Institute Announces Major Investment in Digital Agriculture Led by McCain Foods
The article details a $3.75 million investment led by McCain Foods in partnership with the McKenna Institute and other New ...
EWRN Workshop: Global Experts Unite to Address Wireworm Problems in Potato Production
The World Meeting of Agricultural Experts intends to discuss the pressing problem of wireworm infestation of potato crops. The EWRN ...
United against potato viruses: Potato Virus Initiative promotes detection, breeding and management strategies
In innovative efforts to combat the widespread threats of potato virus Y (PVY) and potato mop virus (PMTV), the federally ...
Embracing the Legacy and Future of Potatoes: A Tribute to International Potato Day
This article pays homage to International Potato Day, highlighting the enduring significance of potatoes in global agriculture and food security. ...
CGIAR Explores Agricultural Research Needs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Explore how CGIAR's recent Listening Sessions in Ecuador have provided crucial insights to shape future agricultural research agendas in Latin ...
Unlocking Insights: Idaho Potato Variety Trial Data Now Accessible on Medius
Explore the latest developments in potato cultivation as Medius Ag unveils the Idaho Potato Variety Trial Data platform, offering growers ...
Advancing Peruvian Potato Cultivation: Innovations and Opportunities
Explore the transformative potential of recent innovations in Peruvian potato cultivation, from disease-resistant varieties to collaborative initiatives driving sustainable growth. ...
Maximizing Potato Yield: Insights from Comptoir du Plant’s Agronomic Trials
Explore the latest advancements in potato cultivation as Comptoir du Plant SAS delves into density trials to uncover optimal agronomic ...
Unraveling Potato Blight: Advancements in Genetic Monitoring and Fungicide Sensitivity
Addressing the Ongoing Battle Against Potato Blight Through Scientific Vigilance and Technological Innovation Potato blight remains a persistent threat to ...
Uncovering the Surprisingly Low Carbon Footprint of Fresh Potatoes
Explore the latest research commissioned by UNIKA and DKHV shedding light on the carbon footprint of potato production and processing. ...
Meet ‘Ataman’ – The Drought-Resistant Potato Variety Revolutionizing Farming
Discover the groundbreaking developments in potato farming as scientists from Novorossiysk introduce 'Ataman,' a resilient potato variety designed to thrive ...
Exciting New Potato Varieties on the Horizon in Tomsk Region
#Agriculture #PotatoCultivation #CropInnovation #TomskRegion #AgriculturalResearch #PlantBreeding #FarmingTechniques In a recent broadcast on "Open Studio" by Radio Russia Tomsk, Olga Litvinchuk ...
Zero Tillage Potato Cultivation for Sustainable Farming
#ZeroTillage #PotatoCultivation #SustainableFarming #ClimateChangeMitigation #FoodSecurity #EnvironmentalImpact #AgriculturalInnovation #WomenEmpowerment #ResourcePreservation #AgriculturalResearch In the realm of modern agriculture, the paradigm of #Zero_tillage_potato ...
Innovations in Post-Harvest Storage for Quality and Sustainability”
#PotatoAgriculture #Post-HarvestStorage #AgriculturalInnovation #PotatoBreeding #Sustainability #CropQuality #ClimateResilience #AgriculturalResearch #FarmingChallenges #NutritionalValue Description: Delve into the cutting-edge advancements in potato agriculture, exploring ...
Unveiling the Threat: The Emergence of Potato Rugose Stunting Virus in Southern Peru
#PotatoRugoseStuntingVirus #PotRSV #PotatoCultivation #AgriculturalThreats #Torradovirus #GlobalFoodSecurity #AgriculturalResearch #PlantDiseases #CropProtection #InternationalTrade #EmergingViralDiseases The 1990s marked the onset of a mysterious viral ...
Revolutionizing Organic Potato Storage: Oregon State University’s USD2m Research Boost
#OrganicAgriculture #PotatoStorage #SustainableFarming #USDAGrant #AgriculturalResearch #OrganicIndustry #PlantEssentialOils #EnvironmentalSustainability #AgriculturalInnovation #CropScience In response to the escalating demand for organic products, particularly ...
