The Hidden Hitchhiker: How “Clean” Seed Potatoes Are Secretly Fueling India’s Late Blight Epidemic
For generations, potato farmers in the Indo-Gangetic plains have faced an agonizing, annual cycle of boom and bust. Lush fields ...
Tag: Seed Certification
Planten Agro: Elevating Bangladesh’s Potato Industry with Certified Seeds and Global Partnerships
Planten Agro Ltd. is revolutionizing potato seed production in Bangladesh through Dutch genetics, certified quality, and partnerships with Germany’s SOLANA ...
Revolutionizing Seed Potato Health: Nanotechnology-Driven Rapid Virus Detection Breakthrough
Potato viral diseases remain one of the most significant constraints to global potato production, causing estimated yield losses of 15-30% ...
Viral Potato Scare in Novosibirsk: Experts Debunk Misinformation, Urge Science-Based Farming
Recent social media reports warning of "massive viral infections" in Novosibirsk’s seed potatoes have caused unnecessary panic among farmers and consumers. However, ...
U.S. Seed Potato Exports Surge: Central America Leads Growth, Africa Emerges as New Frontier
From July 2024 to March 2025, U.S. seed potato exports experienced significant growth, particularly in Central America, where shipments surged ...
Mislabeled Seed Potatoes in Volgograd: A Threat to Farm Productivity and Compliance
The Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, recently detected a violation involving a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes delivered to a farm in Volgograd Oblast. The ...
Suspicious Seed Potato Scandal: What Farmers and Agronomists Need to Know About Supply Chain Risks
Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory ...
Potato Planting Rules: What Farmers and Agronomists Need to Know About Seed Certification and Fines
Recent discussions about potential fines for planting "illegal" potato seeds have caused confusion among farmers, agronomists, and home gardeners. However, ...
UNECE Updates Global Seed Potato Standard: What Farmers and Agronomists Need to Know
The quality of seed potatoes directly influences crop yield, plant health, and farm productivity. High-quality seed potatoes not only allow ...
Upcoming Seminar on Seed Potato Management: Key Regulatory Changes and Industry Insights
Porbatata announces a seminar on seed potato management, focusing on new packaging regulations and certification risks. Join industry experts on ...
Unlocking Seed Production Excellence: Innovative Management Tools for Virus Control
Enhancing Yield and Quality Through Advanced Pest Management Strategies As the agricultural landscape evolves, so do the challenges facing potato ...
Importance of Certified Seed for Potato Farming: Maximizing Crop Performance and Profitability
#CertifiedSeed #PotatoFarming #CropPerformance #Profitability #DiseaseTolerance #SeedCertification #YieldLoss #PotatoViruses #PCN Discover the significance of using certified potato seed in agriculture. Learn ...
