Tag: Agronomy

As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some ...

Nikolai Leshik, Head of the Crop Production Department at the Ministry of Agriculture, announced that Belarus aims to harvest 11 million ...

Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh has called for a ban on potato exports from Kaliningrad until the region reaches full self-sufficiency. However, ...

Recent reports from Russia’s Potato Union and the Union of Organic Farming highlight growing concerns over the 2024 harvest season. ...

The German early potato season has officially kicked off, with the first batches arriving from Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg—over a week ...

Transitioning to organic farming requires meticulous planning, with soil health, pest management, and market access playing pivotal roles. Below is ...

Conventional potato farming has taken a heavy toll on global soils. Decades of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tillage have ...

Potatoes are a staple crop worldwide, but viral and bacterial diseases can drastically reduce yields. Disease-free seed potatoes, produced through ...

In 2025, a collaborative effort between the Chongqing Agricultural Technology Extension Station and the Kaizhou District Agricultural Development Service Center established a 105-mu (≈7 ha) ...

In Dingxi’s Anding District, known as China’s "Potato Capital," farmers are embracing a new season with free high-quality seed potatoes. ...

In a landmark event for Indonesia’s agricultural sector, Kerinci Regency successfully harvested its first batch of G0-class potato seeds at the Balai Benih ...

In a significant step toward seed renewal and agricultural resilience, 25,000 kg of second-generation Picasso seed potatoes have been distributed to farmers ...

Farmers and agricultural organizations in the Khabarovsk region are significantly expanding potato cultivation this year. The total planted area is ...

Stavropol Krai has received a significant shipment of high-quality seed potatoes from North Ossetia-Alania, reinforcing regional potato farming efforts. Before ...

The European Commission (EC) reports that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region—including Germany, the Netherlands, France, ...

Recent data reveals a startling surge in Kyrgyzstan’s potato imports from China, raising alarms over food security and self-sufficiency. According ...

Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in ...

Recent spring frosts in Russia have sparked discussions about their potential effects on potato yields. According to Vladimir Akatyev, chairman ...

Royal HZPC Group is poised for a historic financial year, with projected revenues surpassing €500 million—a significant increase from the ...

Powdery scab is a soil-borne disease that thrives in cool, moist conditions, causing unsightly lesions on potato tubers and galls ...

Russia is grappling with an unprecedented potato price crisis, with costs soaring to record levels. According to Russia’s Federal Statistics Service, ...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of the American diet, appearing in everything from chips to frozen hash browns. However, recent recalls ...

Frito-Lay North America, a PepsiCo division, recently launched Lay’s Thai-Style Red Curry potato chips, capitalizing on the growing U.S. demand for international ...

Potato farming faces significant challenges due to bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), a devastating disease that causes severe yield losses worldwide. ...

In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai (Kuban), potato prices have surged dramatically, with reports of a 100% increase over the past year. Consumers in ...

Switzerland’s potato sector continues to struggle with declining cultivation areas and unpredictable weather, forcing the country to rely on imports ...

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is set to become a key hub for potato processing as Belgium-based Agristo prepares to ...

According to recent data from Avito, seed potatoes in Chelyabinsk Oblast are being sold at consistent rates: Rozara variety (small tubers) – 500 ...

A United Response to PCN: Science and Practice in One Guide PCN: A Persistent Threat to Potato Production Potato cyst ...

Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into ...

The planting season for potatoes has officially begun in Kabardino-Balkaria, with the republic’s Ministry of Agriculture projecting cultivation on 7,000 hectares—consistent ...

Recent discussions about potential fines for planting "illegal" potato seeds have caused confusion among farmers, agronomists, and home gardeners. However, ...

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Yeoju Agricultural Cooperative in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, recently organized a potato-planting ...

Wisconsin’s potato industry is a powerhouse, contributing $320 million annually and ranking as the third-largest potato producer in the U.S., according to the latest ...

As temperatures rise and soils warm up, farmers face a critical decision: plant potatoes early for a potential head start ...

Since Brexit, the EU has banned seed potato imports from the UK, disrupting a once-thriving trade. Before 2021, Scotland supplied ...

The agricultural world has just witnessed a historic milestone with the granting of plant breeders' rights for the first-ever skin-transplant ...

Potato farmers and seed growers across Scotland are eagerly looking for solutions to enhance tuber yields, particularly for seed production. ...

Seed potatoes are the foundation of a successful potato crop. Good handling and preparation practices not only protect seed health ...

The quality of seed potatoes directly influences crop yield, plant health, and farm productivity. High-quality seed potatoes not only allow ...

As the warm days of spring approach, so too does one of the most anticipated events in northeastern North Carolina’s ...

The potato—a staple food for over a billion people and the world’s third most important food crop—is under siege. Once ...

Alegria in the Spotlight: PotatoEurope 2025 Begins with Strong Planting Conditions and Big Expectations With early April planting complete and ...

Your Planters: Crop Update For Potato Planting From Across The U.S. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released ...

Potatoes are the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize, contributing significantly to household income, food security, and ...

Agricultural enterprises in Russia's Bryansk region have commenced early potato planting, aiming to recover from last year's significant production shortfall. ...

Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing ...

A Dangerous Disease for Potatoes in Oryol Potato farmers in Oryol are being warned about a growing threat to their ...

Increase in Areas and Record Harvest ForecastsThe state of Sinaloa in Mexico is expecting a historic potato harvest in 2025, ...

In 2024, the combined potato production of the United States and Canada was estimated at approximately 27.6 million tons, marking ...