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 ...
Tag: Agricultural Research
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 ...
