Powdery Scab in Potatoes: Emerging Threats and Innovative Management Strategies
Powdery scab is a soil-borne disease that thrives in cool, moist conditions, causing unsightly lesions on potato tubers and galls ...
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Extreme Weather Challenges for Potato Farmers in Ngadas Village: Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Production
Ngadas Village in Poncokusumo District, Malang Regency, is a hub for potato farming, with nearly every household cultivating the crop ...
UK Breakthrough in Nematode Control: GB Potatoes and CUPGRA Release Exclusive PCN Management Guide
A United Response to PCN: Science and Practice in One Guide PCN: A Persistent Threat to Potato Production Potato cyst ...
Defeating Wireworms: Science-Backed Strategies to Protect Your Potato Crop at Planting Stage
Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into ...
Potato Planting Rules: What Farmers and Agronomists Need to Know About Seed Certification and Fines
Recent discussions about potential fines for planting "illegal" potato seeds have caused confusion among farmers, agronomists, and home gardeners. However, ...
Wisconsin Bolsters Seed Potato Protections to Safeguard $320 Million Industry
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 ...
Leningrad Region Secures 16,000 Tons of Seed Potatoes — Supplying Itself and a Third of Russia
Farmers and agricultural enterprises in the Leningrad Region have set the stage for a strong planting season by storing 16,000 ...
Will U.S. Potato Imports Crush Korea’s Farming Sector? A Crisis Unfolds in the Fields
At a time when South Korean farmers are deeply engaged in both harvesting and planting potatoes, news of a potential ...
Managing Aphids and Colorado Potato Beetles in 2025: What Products Are Still Approved and How to Use Them Safely
In modern potato farming, insect pest control remains a critical challenge, especially with aphids and the Colorado potato beetle continuing ...
Fighting Potato Wart: How Canadian Scientists Are Working to Defuse One of the Most Persistent Threats to Potato Farming
In a quiet research field just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland, a decades-old scientific experiment may hold the key to protecting ...
Weed Control Revolution: Must-Know Herbicides for the 2025 Growing Season
Herbicide Innovations 2025: What You Need to Know As global agriculture continues to face mounting challenges from herbicide-resistant weeds, changing ...
Potato Wart Disease Threatens Volgograd: How Farmers Can Protect Their Crops
Potato Wart Disease: A Growing Threat to Volgograd Agriculture Potato is considered the "second bread" in Volgograd, yet local production ...
Ireland’s Steady Potato Market and International Trade Challenges
Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. ...
The Hidden Threat: Potato Cancer Endangers Oryol’s Harvest
A Dangerous Disease for Potatoes in Oryol Potato farmers in Oryol are being warned about a growing threat to their ...
Shchelkovo Agrochem Unveils Innovations in Potato Protection at AGROTECH Expo
Shchelkovo Agrochem, a prominent name in Russia's agricultural industry, is taking center stage at the AGROTECH Expo: Potato, Vegetables, and ...
Winners of the AGROTECH-2025 Awards: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture
The AGROTECH-2025 competition, held during the International Expo on Potato, Vegetable, and Fruit Technologies, brought together industry leaders and innovators ...
Breaking the Cycle: AgriLife Research Tackles Zebra Chip Disease to Protect Crops and Farmers
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by ...
Protecting Canada’s Potato Industry: The New National Potato Wart Response Plan
Potato wart, caused by the Synchytrium endobioticum fungus, is one of the most serious diseases affecting potato crops globally. In ...
USDA’s 2023 Pesticide Report: Good News for Food Safety and Farmer Practices
In its 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has delivered reassuring news for ...
Revolutionizing Potato Disease Protection: An Eco-Friendly Solution from Russian Scientists
In recent years, agricultural scientists have been exploring more sustainable and effective methods of protecting crops from disease, and a ...
Invitation to the 19th International Berlin Potato Evening 2025
The 19th International Berlin Potato Evening offers a vital opportunity for professionals in the global potato industry to network and ...
PotatoEurope 2025 Kicks Off Strong in the Netherlands with 40 Companies Already Registered
The countdown to PotatoEurope 2025 has begun, and the event is already creating a buzz within the potato industry. Scheduled ...
PotatoEurope 2025: Key Industry Players Gear Up for a Promising Event
The article discusses the upcoming PotatoEurope Netherlands 2025, highlighting its importance to stakeholders in the potato industry, including farmers, agronomists, ...
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 ...
Challenging Season Leads to Strong Yields in Potato Cultivation Despite Adverse Conditions
Dutch potato growers faced a challenging season marked by heavy rain, blight pressure, and labor shortages, but early planting and ...
