Beyond the Spud: An Inside Look at Idaho Potato Commission’s Strategy for Market Growth and Industry Relations
As Jamie Higham approaches his fifth year leading the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), his strategy reflects a nuanced understanding of ...
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Breaking New Ground: U.S. Seed Potato Exports Surge in Latin America
The U.S. seed potato industry is witnessing a remarkable expansion across Latin America, marking a pivotal return on long-term investments ...
“Breeding a variety is only half the battle.” Vladimir Molyanov (MAG) on advancing Russian potato breeding and securing off-take
Russian potato breeding has made a qualitative leap in recent years, but the toughest challenge isn’t creating varieties—it’s getting them ...
The Backyard Potato Paradox: Navigating Illegal Sales and Soaring Prices in Russia’s Informal Market
As retail potato prices in Novosibirsk skyrocket past 89 rubles/kg, a crackdown on informal sales creates a complex dilemma for ...
A Trade Barrier in the Making? Soaring Rejection Rates Threaten EU-Türkiye Seed Potato Pipeline
The European seed potato sector, renowned for its rigorous production standards and high-quality certified planting material, is confronting a significant ...
From Subsistence to Profit: How a National Potato Strategy is Transforming Agriculture in Lesotho
The story of Mabits'oane Diholo, a 53-year-old potato farmer in Lesotho’s Maseru district, encapsulates a quiet revolution sweeping through the ...
Tver Potatoes Pass Rigorous Safety Testing: What It Means for Food Security and Market Access
The Tver Testing Laboratory (affiliated with the Federal Center for Animal Health) recently completed exhaustive quality control checks on 11,000 metric ...
SITUATION OF POTATO FARMING IN NAKURU COUNTY
Potato farming thrives in the fertile highlands of Nakuru County. However, a significant challenge persists: limited market access. Although production ...
When Abundance Becomes a Burden: Infrastructure Gaps Cripple Potato Producers in Thiep, Senegal
In Thiep, a farming community nestled in the Ndande arrondissement of Senegal's Louga region, potato fields stretch wide with promise ...
Japan’s Persistent Refusal to Engage with U.S. on Fresh Potato Trade: A Stalled Negotiation and What It Means for U.S. Potato Farmers
For years, the U.S. potato industry has been trying to gain access to Japan’s fresh potato market, which remains tightly ...
Moroccan Market Now Open for U.S. Seed Potatoes
Regulatory Milestone Reached as U.S. Seed Potato Varieties Approved for Import On May 10, 2024, the Moroccan market officially opened ...
New Horizons for U.S. Seed Potatoes in Morocco: A Golden Opportunity for Farmers and Agronomists
The Path to Market Access and Its Implications The journey to market access for U.S. seed potatoes in Morocco has ...
Empowering Local Farmers: The Launch of the Eyoluntu Project Market Agency
The launch of the Eyoluntu Project Market Agency at the Kei Fresh Produce Market in Mthatha marks a significant milestone ...
Revolutionizing Bhutanese Agriculture: Cold Storage Facility in Khaling Empowers Farmers
#BhutaneseAgriculture #ColdStorageFacility #FarmersEmpowerment #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity #MarketAccess #RuralDevelopment #PostHarvestLosses #BhutaneseFarmers In a groundbreaking move, the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) ...
“Expanding Agricultural Support in Algeria: The Next Phase of PASA”
The Algerian agricultural sector has been a focal point of development and innovation, with the Agricultural Support Program (PASA) playing ...
South Africa’s Fresh Produce Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Global Unrest and Climate Issues
#SouthAfrica #freshproduce #globalunrest #climaterelatedissues #traderestrictions #fuelandfertilizer #exportbans #supplychain #marketaccess #Europeanmarket #economicviability The fresh produce industry in South Africa is grappling ...
Washington’s Potato Growers Fight for Wider Access to the Japanese Market
#WashingtonPotatoes #JapaneseMarketAccess #PotatoIndustry #TradeRelations #PhytosanitaryMeasures Washington state, renowned for its thriving potato industry, is actively pursuing expanded access to the ...
