The Agronomic Case for Organic Potato Farming: Soil, Pests, and Climate Resilience
Conventional potato farming has taken a heavy toll on global soils. Decades of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tillage have ...
Tag: pest management
Fighting the Leafhopper Threat: Germany Grants Emergency Pesticide Approval to Protect Potato Yields
Germany’s potato sector is taking decisive action against a new agricultural threat: the reed leafhopper (Hyalesthes obsoletus). This native insect, ...
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 the Winged Threat: Emergency Approval of Crop Protection Measures Against the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper in Germany
In recent years, climate change has begun reshaping the agricultural pest landscape in Europe—and the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus), a ...
Potato Farming in Bavaria: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Future
Potato cultivation in Bavaria, one of the most significant agricultural activities in the region, has encountered a range of challenges ...
High-Yield and Resilient: Exploring the “Ilyinsky” Potato Variety
The "Ilyinsky" potato variety, developed by Moscow breeders, has become a game-changer for farmers and gardeners alike. According to agronomist ...
Enhancing Potato Plantation: KVK Team Introduces Efficient Methods for Farmers
A recent field demonstration by the Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) showcased improved potato plantation techniques for farmers in Olingtong, ...
Organic Potato Farming: Lessons and Challenges from a French Farmer
Organic farming demands innovation, resilience, and adaptability, especially when cultivating potatoes—a crop notorious for its high maintenance. Nicolas Raflé, a ...
Potato Power: How Colombia’s First National Potato Fair is Transforming Agriculture
The First National Potato Fair in Colombia was not just an event but a landmark gathering that brought together nearly ...
“Potato in Its Jacket”: Russian Scientists Test New Bio-Polymer Method to Combat Fungal Diseases
In an exciting development for the potato industry, researchers from Siberian Federal University (SFU) have introduced a new pre-planting treatment ...
Unlocking High Potato Yields: Miftahul Huda’s Proven Fertilization Strategy
Unlocking High Potato Yields: Miftahul Huda's Proven Fertilization Strategy Miftahul Huda, a seasoned potato farmer from Desa Dieng Kulon, Batur, ...
Renaissance BioScience Wins “Crop Protection Solution of the Year” for 2024
Renaissance BioScience has been awarded the 2024 "Crop Protection Solution of the Year" by AgTech Breakthrough for its pioneering yeast-based ...
Breaking the Cycle: How New Research from Lincoln University Defeated the Tomato Potato Psyllid and Saved Canterbury’s Potato Industry
In 2008, New Zealand’s potato industry was blindsided by the arrival of the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP), a tiny insect ...
Seaweed-Based Fertilizers: A Natural Defense Against Potato Blight in Organic Farming
Potato blight, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, is a major concern for potato growers. The disease thrives in humid ...
Upcoming Potato Field Days: Explore Innovations in Seed Quality, Varieties, and Growing Practices
The article highlights the upcoming Potato Field Days hosted by PAPAS, focusing on innovations in seed quality, new varieties, and ...
Preparing for the 2024 Potato Harvest: Insights and Expectations
This article discusses the transition from the 2023 potato shipping season to the upcoming 2024 harvest, highlighting the key activities ...
New Potato Varieties Show Promise in England
This article highlights Agrico's new potato varieties Napoleon, Jacky, and Babylon, and the promising performance of the PCN-resistant variety Armedi ...
How Heavy Rainfall in Chimborazo is Shaping Potato Prices in Riobamba: Challenges and Solutions
In recent months, the agricultural landscape in Ecuador, particularly in the province of Chimborazo, has been dramatically transformed by intense ...
Exploring New Horizons: Freshcrop’s Role in Potato Cultivation in Kenya
We begin to introduce participants in the potato expedition to Africa, focusing on a Kenyan company, Freshcrop, that has confirmed ...
Idaho Potato Psyllid Pest Alert: Rising Threats and Mitigation Strategies
As the monitoring season for potato psyllids in Idaho begins, early data indicate a potentially higher risk of zebra chip ...
Tackling Nematode Challenges in Potato Cultivation
In the U.S., Northern root-knot nematode is widespread across cooler climates, while Columbia root-knot nematode is only found in the ...
Walther Farms Hosts EPA Staffers During Michigan IPM Alliance Tour
The Michigan Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Alliance hosted members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Michigan Department of ...
Fighting Aphid-Borne Disease in Crops
This article discusses the innovative use of spike proteins to combat aphid-borne diseases in crops. By blocking viruses from binding ...
Addressing Potato Wart: CFIA’s Draft Response Plan Under Consultation
CFIA’s draft National Potato Wart Response Plan undergoes consultation, aiming to bolster Canada’s defenses against potato wart with enhanced measures ...
Attending the International Potato Congress 2024: A Global Gathering in Adelaide
PotatoNews Director Viktor Kovalev is attending the International Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia. This biennial event gathers industry ...
