Rangpur’s Record Potato Push: A Model of Production Success Meets Post-Harvest Challenges
In a significant agricultural achievement, the Rangpur region of Bangladesh has exceeded its potato cultivation target by 1% for the ...
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Mustard as a Biofumigant: A 30-Day Strategy for Post-Potato Soil Health and Disease Suppression
The period following potato harvest presents a critical window for soil management. The soil profile is often depleted of nutrients, ...
Bridging the Yield Gap: A Technical Blueprint for Resilient Organic Potato Production
The European market for organic potatoes is robust and expanding, projected to grow from €14.77 billion in 2025 to €23.23 ...
Potato Tour of Russia: At Alexander Krylov’s Farm
Visit of the “Potato Tour of Russia” to the family farm of Alexander Krylov (Arzamas District, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast) https://youtu.be/3cRXadS1TZ8?si=roNA1Ws6GLFSm--t ...
Riviera Potato: A Super-Early Powerhouse for Premium Markets and Crop Rotation Strategy
The 'Riviera' potato has garnered significant attention as an ultra-early variety, promising a harvest of new potatoes just 45 days ...
Potato Tour Russia | SOYUZAGRO — Altai’s potato powerhouse
In Altai Krai’s unusually collaborative veg-growing scene, SOYUZAGRO stands out: nearly 1,000 ha of potatoes, steady processor partnerships, and a ...
Soil That Says “Thank You”: Inside the Babushkin Family’s Seed Potato System
The International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) continues with a stop at the Babushkin family farm—an operation that treats soil ...
Potato Tour: regenerative practices and the economics of irrigation
Interview with Alexander Viktorovich Shilin, CEO of APK “Raigorod” (Volgograd Region) In this episode of the International Potato Tour (Международный ...
Potato Tour of Russia: Visit to Production Cooperative “Boguslavsky” (Orenburg Oblast)
Orenburg’s “Boguslavsky” cooperative: how to grow potatoes under 45–50 °C and hot dry winds. Night irrigation, heat-tolerant varieties, 25 kg ...
Potato Tour of Russia: AO “Lunacharsk” (Samara Oblast) — Interview with Sergey Kislyakov
Key themes: Volga-sourced irrigation and its evolution, a shift from a massive vegetable economy to a diversified model with dairy, ...
Farm Enterprise “Sergey,” Yevgenyevka: Viktor Ryambov on Land, Family, and Crop Choices
Prepared as part of the International Potato Tour (IPT). In Yevgenyevka we met Viktor Ryambov, head of the farm enterprise ...
“Slava Kartofelya”: a family business in Chuvashia — from hand harvesting to an in-house lab and 100% irrigation
International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) visit to Slava Kartofelya. Conversation with Khasiat Sibulovich and Ramil Khasiatovich https://youtu.be/_gOK3N6W2Q4?si=yq18NtM2fRmlCxPV Slava Kartofelya ...
Valmix (LLC “Valmex”): Seed Potatoes as a Stable Business
A “Potato Tour across Russia” visit to Moscow Oblast. Conversation with Valentin Kozlov https://youtu.be/eWGJjwwFbTM Valmix is a rare example on ...
Replenish and Restore: A Science-Backed Guide to Post-Potato Soil Recovery
Potatoes are a demanding crop, notorious for extracting high levels of nutrients—particularly nitrogen and potassium—and leaving the soil susceptible to ...
Beyond Yield and Beauty: Why Culinary Quality is the Final Frontier in Potato Breeding
A critical review from a grower highlights a growing divide between agronomic performance and end-consumer satisfaction, challenging breeders and producers ...
Potato Harvest 2025: The Science Behind Perfect Timing for Maximum Yield and Storage Quality
As potato growers prepare for the 2025 harvest season, understanding the precise moment to dig up tubers becomes critical for ...
Winning the August Battle Against Colorado Potato Beetles: Science-Backed Strategies for Potato Farmers
August marks a critical phase in potato cultivation when Colorado potato beetles (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) produce their most destructive late-season generation. ...
Wireworms in Your Fields: Causes, Detection, and Effective Control Strategies
Wireworms thrive in poorly managed agricultural systems. One major reason for their proliferation is crop rotation neglect. Repeatedly planting susceptible crops ...
Harvesting Success: How Community Farming Events Boost Engagement and Sustainable Agriculture
In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy ...
Potato Harvest Success in Guizhou: A Model for Sustainable Farming and Rural Prosperity
June marks the peak harvest season in Shibing County’s Yangliutang Town, where farmers in Diba Village are reaping the rewards ...
The Organic Transition: A Data-Driven Guide for Farmers and Agronomists
Transitioning to organic farming requires meticulous planning, with soil health, pest management, and market access playing pivotal roles. Below is ...
How Wudu District is Transforming Potato Farming into a Goldmine with Innovation
In the fields of Wudu District, white potato blossoms sway in the May breeze, painting a picturesque scene. But beyond ...
Battling Golden Potato Nematode: Successes and Strategies in Kurgan Region
Farmers and agronomists in Russia’s Kurgan region are making progress in the fight against the golden potato nematode (Globodera rostochiensis), ...
Potato Problems? Canola Might Be the Golden Cure!
Why Kenyan large-scale potato farmers are planting yellow to protect their spuds Drive through potato-growing areas like Narok, Nyandarua, Nakuru ...
Innovative Potato Farming: How EARL de Ponthebart Balances Early Harvests and Soil Health
At EARL de Ponthebart in Paimpol (Côtes-d’Armor, France), Alexandre Jacob and his family manage a 150-hectare farm, with 50 hectares ...
PotatoEurope 2025 Takes Root: Alegria Variety Leads the Way for Innovation in Lelystad
Alegria in the Spotlight: PotatoEurope 2025 Begins with Strong Planting Conditions and Big Expectations With early April planting complete and ...
Oats as a Shield: How German Farmers Are Using Cereal Crops to Protect Seed Potatoes from Viral Diseases
In the heart of northern Europe’s potato belt, a quiet agricultural innovation is taking root—literally. Across several German regions, farmers ...
The Marigold Project: How a Classic Gardening Practice is Revolutionizing Soil Health and Sustainable Farming
In Washington state, vibrant marigold fields are blooming with potential, not just for beauty but for better farming practices. Simplot ...
Innovative Crop Rotation in Gansu: Cultivating Dual Harvests with Mushroom-Potato Intercropping
In the picturesque hills of Zhengning County, Gansu Province, a transformative agricultural practice is taking root. The Dengzhuang Village Mushroom-Grain ...
Management and Prevention of Black Scurf Disease in Potato Cultivation
This article provides essential guidelines for managing and preventing black scurf disease in potatoes, detailing symptoms, transmission, and treatment methods ...
From Colorful Spuds to Rare Varieties: The Fascinating World of Heimo Oberrauner’s Potato Farming
Potatoes often take the spotlight as a side dish, but Heimo Oberrauner, a farmer from Kirchbach, Austria, is on a ...
Bergeron & Sons: The Potato Giants Pioneering Sustainability and Innovation
In the heart of Saint-Léon-le-Grand, Quebec, Bergeron & Sons, a family-owned potato farming enterprise, has reached a milestone by planting ...
How Diverse Crop Rotations Can Protect Farmers from Crop Loss in a Changing Climate
As climate change continues to disrupt traditional farming practices, U.S. farmers are facing increased risks from unpredictable weather patterns, including ...
Balancing Profits and Sustainability: The Potato Farming Journey of Pierre-Henri Belvas
In 2006, Pierre-Henri Belvas began his agricultural career on a polyculture-livestock farm in Regnauville, Pas-de-Calais. However, the demands of dairy ...
Emilia-Romagna Boosts Potato and Sugar Beet Sectors with New Regional Funding
Potatoes are a cornerstone of Emilia-Romagna's agricultural economy, particularly notable for the production of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) ...
Inside the World of Modern Potato Farming: A Journey with Alexander Linnemann
In the heart of the Rotenburg district and its neighboring areas, potato farming is not just a tradition—it's a thriving ...
From Field to Snack: Bryan Bender’s Farm Supplies Potatoes to the ‘Snack Food Capital of the World’
A Legacy of Farming and Innovation Bryan Bender’s family has deep agricultural roots dating back to the 1920s. Today, Bender’s ...
PotatoLink at the 2024 World Potato Congress: Bridging Tradition and Innovation
Celebrating Historical Significance and Advancements in Potato Production PotatoLink recently participated in the 2024 World Potato Congress in Adelaide, SA, ...
Successful Launch of Potato Specialist Training Program in Uelzen
Berlin, July 9, 2024 - The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) recently held the inaugural session of its Potato Specialist ...
Enjoy the spring harvest: the delicate charm of Primeur potatoes
With the arrival of spring, markets and grocery stores across France are adorned with fresh, tender potatoes of the highest ...
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Gut Wilhelmsdorf not only sells its own milk in its own farm shop, but also its own meat and potatoes.
The power of technology and crop rotation are two components of potato success.
#Potatofarming #Agriculturaltechnologies #Croprotation #Precisionagriculture #Harvestingequipment #Sustainableagriculture #Cropmanagement #FarmingInnovations When spring temperatures rise to a critical 8 degrees Celsius, the race ...
Cover crops & potatoes: How effective are they? Part 2
Some of the species cover crops we select, their exudates actually suppress some of the pathogens for our potatoes,” said ...
Common scab: Tackling a “problem with no solutions”. Part 1
Common scab is one of the oldest bacterial diseases of potatoes.
“Estonia’s Potato Harvest: Challenges, Varieties, and Sustainability”
This year holds special significance for ilmaoludelt, the Estonian potato industry. Members of the MTÜ Eesti board emphasize that the ...
From Chips to Success: Alexander Kolodyazhny’s Potato Transformation in Kyrgyzstan
Alexander Kolodyazhny, Executive Director of KH "Kirby", Chui region, Kyrgyz Republic:– Our company was born in 1997 as a small ...
Unraveling the Myth: Bigger Agricultural Land Doesn’t Guarantee Higher Potato Yield
In this article, we delve into the misconception that a larger cultivated area automatically translates to a higher potato harvest. ...
Smokin’ Doc Thurston: A Journey Through the Lens of a Plant Pathology Pioneer
#Smokin' DocThurston #plantpathology #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #plantdiseases #globalfoodsecurity #integratedpestmanagement #croprotation #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #visualinspiration Join us on a captivating journey through the lens ...
Maximizing Efficiency and Sustainability: Insights from the U.S. Potato Industry’s 2022 Agricultural Chemical Use Survey
#PotatoIndustry #AgriculturalChemicalSurvey #Efficiency #Sustainability #IPM #PrecisionAgriculture #CropRotation #Collaboration Discover the latest findings from the U.S. Potato Industry's 2022 Agricultural Chemical ...
Blight-Resistant Potato Strains: A Blessing or a Curse for British Potato Growers?
#blight-resistantpotatostrains #potatogrowers #UKpotatoindustry #geneticdiversity #croprotation #integratedpestmanagement #researchanddevelopment In recent years, the development of blight-resistant potato strains has been hailed as ...
