Beyond Linda & Annabelle: The Agronomic Reality Behind Potato Variety Naming and Climate Adaptation
At the long-running Reutlingen potato market in Germany, farmer Mathias Rudolf offers a glimpse into a enduring agricultural tradition: the ...
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From Seed to Fry: How Russia is Building a Domestic French Fry Industry from Scratch
The launch of a domestic french fry industry in Russia represents one of the most ambitious agricultural import substitution projects ...
Record Potato Harvest in Germany: A Case Study in Boom, Bust, and Genetic Future
A combination of expanded acreage and ideal growing conditions is set to deliver Germany its most significant potato harvest since ...
Climate Crisis on the British Farm: Can Potato Production Withstand the Heat?
Record-breaking temperatures are pushing the UK's staple potato crop to its biological limits, prompting urgent warnings from leading scientists. New ...
European Seed Potato Sector Booms: Processors and Export Markets Drive 9.5% Area Surge
Startling new figures confirm a major production shift within the heart of Europe's seed potato industry. For 2025, the combined ...
Valmix Leads the Future of Seed Potato Production in Russia with Advanced “In Vitro” Technology
In an important development for Russian agriculture, the Taldom-based enterprise Valmix has announced a major leap forward in producing seed ...
Revolutionizing Potato Breeding: Overcoming Self-Incompatibility to Unlock New Cultivars
Potato breeding has long been a challenge for farmers, as developing new cultivars that meet the demands for fast growth, ...
Sylvie Marhadour Appointed Scientific Director of inov3PT
Sylvie Marhadour, a research engineer at inov3PT since 2003, has been appointed Scientific Director of the organization. She will oversee ...
Unraveling the Potato-Pathogen ‘Arms Race’ After the Irish Famine: New Insights into Plant Resistance and Pathogen Evolution
The 1840s Irish potato famine stands as a stark reminder of the devastating impact plant diseases can have on food ...
Prof. Ian Toth Takes the Helm at EAPR: A New Era for Potato Research
As he assumes his role, Prof. Toth expressed his enthusiasm for leading the EAPR, highlighting the association's unique blend of ...
United against potato viruses: Potato Virus Initiative promotes detection, breeding and management strategies
In innovative efforts to combat the widespread threats of potato virus Y (PVY) and potato mop virus (PMTV), the federally ...
A new era in plant breeding: Ohalo’s “accelerated breeding” technology is a game changer for global agriculture
Ohalo's revolutionary Boosted Breeding™ technology promises to transform agriculture by significantly improving crop productivity and sustainability. This breakthrough could help ...
Europatat Applauds Progress in New Genomic Techniques for Potato Cultivation
This article examines Europatat's response to recent developments in the European Parliament regarding New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) and Plant Reproductive ...
Cross-Continental Collaboration: Exploring Potato Growing in Northern Africa with NordGen
Insights from NordGen's Engagement in Morocco and the Implications for Nordic Agriculture In a dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise, ...
Exciting New Potato Varieties on the Horizon in Tomsk Region
#Agriculture #PotatoCultivation #CropInnovation #TomskRegion #AgriculturalResearch #PlantBreeding #FarmingTechniques In a recent broadcast on "Open Studio" by Radio Russia Tomsk, Olga Litvinchuk ...
Increasing crop yields by breeding plants to cooperate
A simple breeding experiment, combined with genetic analysis, can rapidly uncover genes that promote cooperation and higher yields of plant ...
