Tag: organic farming

On June 12, the "Yun Wuyi · Zheng Gaoshan" Zhenghe high-mountain potato brand launch and high-quality agricultural product matchmaking event was held in Daxi Village, Yangyuan Township, Zhenghe County, Fujian ...

An experienced gardener has demonstrated a remarkably simple method for growing baby potatoes without any tilling or traditional garden beds. The technique requires no digging or sod removal: tubers are ...

Treating the same garden plot to annual potato monoculture is a sure path to soil depletion and shrinking harvests. Experts warn that this "gluttonous" crop greedily consumes potassium, which is ...

The announcement by Gut Wulksfelde, a 479-hectare Bioland-certified farm in northern Germany, of its "Kartoffel-Retter-Aktion" (Potato Rescue Campaign) is more than a charitable endeavor; it is a direct response to ...

California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of changing consumer tastes and environmental constraints. One critical aspect of ...

For Valéry Beucher, an organic grower in France's Mayenne region, the equation is simple. "Without irrigation, potato production has no future in Mayenne," he states, after watching the adjacent 4,000 ...

A forgotten organic potato cultivation technique from the USSR promises astonishing yields of 100 or more tubers per plant through a deep understanding of plant morphology. This article investigates the ...

The 2024 organic potato season in Germany began on a positive note, with early planting in the Pfalz region thanks to ideal soil conditions and a mild spring. Klaus Amberger, ...

Nestled in the rugged terrain of Saint-Pierre-sur-Soux in France’s Ardèche region, brothers Marcel and Joseph Vallon, both 63, grow around 20 tons of potatoes annually on their family farm at 1,200 meters above ...

The collaboration between Calbee America and Gold Dust & Walker Farms marks a significant milestone in sustainable agriculture and value-added food production. Their new product, Weston’s Family Farms Organic Potato Chips, is made from single-source, white-fleshed ...

The marketing of early potatoes from the Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg has officially begun, marking the start of this year’s German early potato season. According to Lothar Meyer, an early potato ...

The German early potato season has officially kicked off, with the first batches arriving from Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg—over a week earlier than last year. According to Lothar Meyer, a potato ...

Recent laboratory tests commissioned by the consumer magazine Saldo compared pesticide levels in organic and conventionally grown potatoes. The findings were striking: none of the six tested organic potatoes (imported due to local ...

In April 2025, 180 schoolchildren in Graz participated in the Bio-Aktionstage, an initiative by Bio Ernte Steiermark, planting potatoes they will harvest later in the year. This program highlights a critical ...

Potato farming is at a crossroads. With rising fertilizer costs, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing consumer demand for sustainably grown food, growers must optimize nutrient management like never before. The ...

Transitioning to organic farming requires meticulous planning, with soil health, pest management, and market access playing pivotal roles. Below is a detailed breakdown of the process across key potato-growing regions. ...

Organic potatoes command 20-50% higher prices—typically 0.50−0.50−0.80/kg compared to 0.20−0.20−0.40/kg for conventional—making them an attractive niche for commercial growers. However, the three-year transition period, where farmers must adopt organic practices without receiving premium prices, presents financial ...

Conventional potato farming has taken a heavy toll on global soils. Decades of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tillage have led to: 1-2% annual loss of soil organic matter (SOM) (FAO, ...

The leaked draft of the European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy has drawn mixed reactions. While it emphasizes nature-based solutions, it largely overlooks organic farming—one of the most effective tools for reducing water pollution, enhancing ...

Colombia is home to over 850 native potato varieties, yet only a few dominate the commercial market. Now, a group of farmers and scientists in Boyacá is using agroecological methods ...

Huánuco Invests in Native Potato Production: A Model for Sustainable Highland Agriculture In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the Regional Government of Huánuco (Gorehco) has taken a transformative step ...

Tauripampa’s Native Potato Festival: A Celebration Rooted in Biodiversity and Knowledge In the Andean highlands of Peru, potatoes are more than a staple—they are a symbol of heritage, identity, and ...

Agrico BioSelect kicked off the 2025 organic potato planting season by sowing the first hectares of Carolus and Twister varieties in Limburg, Netherlands, aiming to deliver fresh organic potatoes to ...

Essential Nutrients for High-Yield Potato Crops To achieve larger, more flavorful potatoes, farmers must focus on three key nutrients: Nitrogen (N) – Promotes foliage growth but can lead to small ...

New measures to protect resistanceThis week, the Phytophthora Taskforce presented a new potato variety scheme that should contribute to stronger resistance management in the cultivation of varieties with improved resistance ...

A recent field demonstration by the Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) showcased improved potato plantation techniques for farmers in Olingtong, Mopakhat. The training, held on Tuesday, aimed to empower local ...

On October 29, Lidl Netherlands marked a milestone in Dutch organic farming by signing the “Hutspot Accord.” At its headquarters in Huizen, farmers, consumers, and children gathered to celebrate this ...

Germany's solidarity agriculture, or Solidarische Landwirtschaft (Solawi), has become a cornerstone of sustainable and community-focused organic farming. From just one farm in 1989, the movement grew to 92 farms by ...

Ireland's organic vegetable market is marked by stark contrasts: while demand for organic produce surges, 70% of the vegetables bought by Irish consumers come from imports. This imbalance presents a ...

When shoppers see an organic label on food products, it represents more than a marketing term—it signifies a rigorous process of sustainable farming, certification, and innovation. Kroeker Farms, one of ...

The 2024 bio-potato harvest season has proven to be particularly challenging for farmers in Germany, with adverse weather conditions and plant health issues impacting yields across the country. According to ...

In the Öko-Modellregion Stadt.Land.Regensburg, a pioneering initiative is underway to strengthen regional food systems by building reliable value chains for organic pre-peeled potatoes. The project focuses on meeting the growing ...

In a major push toward sustainability, Jumbo Supermarkets, one of the largest retail chains in the Netherlands, has set a bold target to ensure that by 2027, at least 10% ...

The small town of Bayburt, located in northeastern Turkey, is witnessing an exciting agricultural season as the potato harvest comes to an end. Known locally as “kartol,” potatoes have been ...

Darende, located at an altitude of 1,300 meters in Turkey’s Malatya Province, has recently begun its annual potato harvest in the village of Palanga. Spanning 1,500 decares (around 150 hectares), ...

Organic farming demands innovation, resilience, and adaptability, especially when cultivating potatoes—a crop notorious for its high maintenance. Nicolas Raflé, a farmer from Cléguérec, France, transitioned to organic farming in 2021 ...

In Farrukhabad, a small village has become the center of an agricultural innovation that promises a greener and more productive future. Raghvendra Singh Rathore, a farmer from Tajpur village, has ...

Organic potato farming, often dismissed for its perceived lower yields, is proving its worth thanks to innovative practices adopted by farmers like Aditya Tyagi of Saharanpur. By leveraging natural fertilizers ...

Since 2015, Meade Farm in Lobinstown, Co. Meath, has been at the forefront of organic agriculture, showing consistent growth in organic production. In 2023, the farm expanded its organic acreage ...

Pennsylvania's agricultural sector has taken a significant leap forward with a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in Folkland Foods, an organic potato start-up in Erie County. This ...

In the picturesque hills of Zhengning County, Gansu Province, a transformative agricultural practice is taking root. The Dengzhuang Village Mushroom-Grain Circular Agriculture Demonstration Park has become a hub of activity ...

Governor Shapiro announces a $3 million investment in Folkland Foods, an Erie County organic potato company, to drive job creation, sustainable practices, and Pennsylvania’s leadership in agriculture.