According to experts from the Institute of Agrobiotechnologies of the Komi Science Centre, the past autumn and winter have created exceptionally favorable conditions for the survival of major potato pests. ...
Material prepared within the framework of the International Potato Tour (IPT) During the Georgian stage of the International Potato Tour, the team conducted an in-depth discussion with farmer Grigori Karagezov, ...
Chuvashia Hosts "Potato-2026": A Critical Gathering for Russia's Seed Independence and Agricultural Technology For agricultural professionals navigating Russia's evolving potato sector, the XVIII Interregional Exhibition "Potato-2026" in Cheboksary represents a ...
For the agricultural professional, the J.R. Simplot Company represents far more than just the ubiquitous supplier of french fries to fast-food giants like McDonald's and Burger King. Beneath the surface ...
The recent announcement from the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) marks a rare and significant victory in global ...
In a significant advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers from Guizhou University have decoded how oligochitosan (COS), a biological plant immune inducer, activates defense mechanisms against Potato Virus Y (PVY). Their ...
A Dual Crisis: Plummeting Potato Prices and the Looming Threat of the Reed Glassy-Winged Leafhopper The latest harvest season has left German potato farmers grappling with a dual challenge that ...
For potato growers and agronomists in Eastern Idaho, the 2025 growing season is presenting a significant challenge. Researchers with the University of Idaho Extension have documented that aphid pressure is ...
At the Krasnoyarsk Agrarian University, a Center for Breeding and Seed Production runs parallel programs in potatoes and soybean: testing rotations, multiplying high seed classes, advancing lines toward the State ...
A recent incident in the state of Victoria, Australia, has provided a real-world test of biosecurity systems. Agriculture Victoria confirmed that a batch of potato seed, imported from Tasmania before the implementation ...
A “Potato Tour across Russia” visit to the Republic of Tatarstan, to the project’s general partner — Avgust https://youtu.be/h9Wm05duvlA?si=B9g7WW-rCz9sYZWS Avgust guided us through its complex in the Alabuga Special Economic ...
https://youtu.be/feGvdp9IuX8 Here’s how our visit to Tver Agroprom LLC went as part of the “Potato Tour of Russia” project. We spoke with General Manager Dmitry Sergeyevich Minashkin about the company’s ...
The appearance of dark spots on potato foliage is more than an aesthetic issue—it's a critical distress signal indicating chemical damage, fungal invasion, or bacterial infection that can devastate yields ...
https://youtu.be/wS_bnaIpQfg We’re at the farm of Kirim Abdurashidovich Chelebiev (Republic of Crimea, Dzhankoysky District). About 300 hectares here are under the “borsch set” of vegetables — potatoes, onions, carrots (as ...
A recent field demonstration at the "Sät" peasant farm in Kazakhstan's Kargaly region provided a tangible look at the rapid maturation of drone technology in modern agriculture. While the visit ...
In North Korea’s inland regions, such as South Pyongan and Hwanghae provinces, farmers typically plant potatoes in mid-March and harvest them after the summer solstice (June 21). However, reports from ...
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) recently halted a major biosecurity threat—14,100 tons of Egyptian potatoes contaminated with quarantine pests. The shipment, intercepted at Novorossiysk port, contained potato ...
In 2024, Spain’s potato production saw a 0.6% increase, reinforcing its stability in the agricultural sector (Eurostat, 2024). Meanwhile, processed tomato exports surged by 22% in 2023, solidifying Spain’s position as a ...
In the Babushkinsky district of Russia, farmers in the village of Fetinino woke up to a devastating sight—their freshly planted potato fields had been completely destroyed by wild boars. "Our ...
On September 15, 2014, inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor (Russia’s agricultural watchdog) discovered a shipment of potatoes in Mordovia that lacked a mandatory quarantine certificate. The potatoes originated from Omsk Oblast, a ...
Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory labeling. Inspectors found that the seed bags lacked essential details, ...
Plants may unknowingly sabotage themselves by sending signals that awaken dormant pests. A team of scientists from Kobe University, led by Professor Masaharu Mizutani, has identified a key molecule—solanoeclepin C ...
Potatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables globally, yet they remain highly vulnerable to diseases such as late blight (Phytophthora infestans), black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani), and early blight ...
Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) remains one of the most destructive diseases in agriculture, causing significant yield losses worldwide. Recently, a new strain, 43_A1, has been detected in Europe, showing resistance ...
A heated debate has erupted after Egerton University released a study titled ‘Influence of On-farm Pesticide Practices and Processing Methods on Pesticide Residue Levels in Potato Tubers in Nyandarua County, Kenya’. ...
Powdery scab is a soil-borne disease that thrives in cool, moist conditions, causing unsightly lesions on potato tubers and galls on roots. Unlike other pathogens, Spongospora subterranea can survive in soil for ...
Ngadas Village in Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency, is a hub for potato farming, with nearly every household cultivating the crop due to its stable market prices. Farmers like Temuk, 58, ...
A United Response to PCN: Science and Practice in One Guide PCN: A Persistent Threat to Potato Production Potato cyst nematodes (PCN), specifically Globodera pallida and G. rostochiensis, remain a ...
Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into stems and tubers, causing stunted growth and opening pathways for ...
Recent discussions about potential fines for planting "illegal" potato seeds have caused confusion among farmers, agronomists, and home gardeners. However, experts confirm that the restrictions apply only to commercial use of ...
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 USDA data. Additionally, the state is among the top five for ...
Farmers and agricultural enterprises in the Leningrad Region have set the stage for a strong planting season by storing 16,000 tons of seed potatoes since autumn 2024, according to the ...
At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential surge in U.S. potato imports has struck a heavy blow. ...
In modern potato farming, insect pest control remains a critical challenge, especially with aphids and the Colorado potato beetle continuing to cause significant crop losses. Adding complexity is the limited ...
In a quiet research field just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland, a decades-old scientific experiment may hold the key to protecting future potato crops from one of agriculture’s most tenacious enemies: ...
Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing regulations, and rising input costs, the importance of precise, diversified ...
Potato Wart Disease: A Growing Threat to Volgograd Agriculture Potato is considered the "second bread" in Volgograd, yet local production struggles to meet demand. As a result, large volumes of ...
Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. Patrick’s Day nears, food service sales are expected to rise, ...
A Dangerous Disease for Potatoes in Oryol Potato farmers in Oryol are being warned about a growing threat to their crops: potato cancer. The fungal disease, caused by Synchytrium endobioticum, ...
Shchelkovo Agrochem, a prominent name in Russia's agricultural industry, is taking center stage at the AGROTECH Expo: Potato, Vegetables, and Fruits. Serving as the event’s general sponsor, the company is ...
The AGROTECH-2025 competition, held during the International Expo on Potato, Vegetable, and Fruit Technologies, brought together industry leaders and innovators to highlight cutting-edge solutions in agriculture. The event recognized 11 ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum that has plagued potato growers across the ...
Potato wart, caused by the Synchytrium endobioticum fungus, is one of the most serious diseases affecting potato crops globally. In Canada, it has the potential to significantly harm both domestic ...
In its 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered reassuring news for both consumers and the agricultural community: over 99% of the ...
In recent years, agricultural scientists have been exploring more sustainable and effective methods of protecting crops from disease, and a team of researchers at the Siberian Federal University (SFU) has ...
The 19th International Berlin Potato Evening offers a vital opportunity for professionals in the global potato industry to network and exchange ideas. Hosted by the German Potato Trade Association on ...
The countdown to PotatoEurope 2025 has begun, and the event is already creating a buzz within the potato industry. Scheduled to take place on September 3 and 4, 2025, at ...
The article discusses the upcoming PotatoEurope Netherlands 2025, highlighting its importance to stakeholders in the potato industry, including farmers, agronomists, plant protection product managers, fertilizer manufacturers, food industry professionals, and ...
VCS (UK) Ltd completes its potato trials across England, providing vital data on breeder variety screens, nutrition, insecticides, herbicides, and pathology for the potato industry.
Dutch potato growers faced a challenging season marked by heavy rain, blight pressure, and labor shortages, but early planting and resilience led to strong yields and high starch content in ...
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