A New Front in the War on Blight: CRISPR Potatoes Show Early Promise in European Fields
For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is ...
Tag: Crop Disease Management
Viral Potato Scare in Novosibirsk: Experts Debunk Misinformation, Urge Science-Based Farming
Recent social media reports warning of "massive viral infections" in Novosibirsk’s seed potatoes have caused unnecessary panic among farmers and consumers. However, ...
Summer Rains and Potato Growth: How Weather Conditions Are Shaping This Year’s Harvest
According to Belhydromet (Belarus' hydrometeorological service), the 2023 potato season shows mixed results due to unusual weather patterns: ✔ Flowering completed across all fields✔ Natural vine wilting has ...
Stolbur Disease Outbreak in Germany: A Growing Threat to Potato and Sugar Beet Farmers
German farmers are raising alarms over devastating harvest losses caused by stolbur disease, a phytoplasma infection transmitted by the reed planthopper (Pentastiridius ...
Switzerland’s Potato Shortage: How Weather Woes are Driving Increased Imports
Switzerland’s Potato Supply Strain: A Closer Look at the 2024 Harvest Challenges Switzerland, renowned for its efficient agricultural sector, is ...
Colombia’s Continuous Quest for Agricultural Optimization
Colombia’s Potato Production: A Key Agricultural Sector Colombia is a prominent potato producer, cultivating approximately 110,000 hectares with an average ...
