Fat-Agro, an enterprise within the Bavaria group of companies, recently hosted Rudolf Schwartzel, an international seed potato expert and representative of the Swiss research center Agroscope, for a working visit. ...
As part of the International Potato Tour (IPT), we visited a unique and highly advanced potato production enterprise in Ankara, Turkey. This facility is not just another greenhouse operation—it is ...
HyFarm, the agri-business arm of HyFun Foods, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sri BioAesthetics Pvt Ltd to address critical challenges in seed potato farming and processing quality stability. ...
In the North Eastern Hill (NEH) region of India, potato farmers have long faced a persistent challenge: limited access to healthy, timely seed potatoes. Geographically isolated from major seed-producing hubs ...
The global seed potato industry has entered a new phase of consolidation with the finalized acquisition of IPM Potato Group by Royal HZPC Group. This strategic move, first announced in ...
In the heart of Punjab's Doaba region, a textbook example of agricultural success has triggered a financial crisis. Farmers are harvesting near-perfect yields of high-quality potatoes, yet face farm-gate prices ...
Interview with Alexander A. Pilipchuk (Kostroma/Yaroslavl, Russia) What’s inside. How do you build a resilient seed business in Russia by relying on “semi-classical” agronomy rather than buzzwords? Founder of “Kostroma ...
The Arkhangelsk region, a territory more commonly associated with its northern climate than with agricultural output, is making a strategic claim as a vital hub for Russia's seed potato industry. ...
A recent incident in the state of Victoria, Australia, has provided a real-world test of biosecurity systems. Agriculture Victoria confirmed that a batch of potato seed, imported from Tasmania before the implementation ...
The launch of a domestic french fry industry in Russia represents one of the most ambitious agricultural import substitution projects in recent years. The catalyst was the 2022 arrival of ...
A small island off the coast of South Korea is making giant strides in securing its agricultural future. Through advanced hydroponic technology and strategic breeding, Jeju Island's Agricultural Technology Center ...
A previously exotic virus has forced the destruction of nearly 2,000 tonnes of seed potato in Tasmania, a drastic containment measure that underscores the relentless and costly challenge of agricultural ...
New data reveals a dramatic transformation in the global potato trade, driven by soaring demand for processed products and a significant eastward shift in production and processing power. This realignment ...
For decades, a primary constraint on potato yields across Sub-Saharan Africa has been the severe shortage of high-quality, certified seed. Ugandan smallholders have faced this challenge directly, relying on a ...
In a recent feature, Vadim Makhanko, General Director of the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus for Potato and Horticulture, highlighted an interesting ...
Agricultural authorities in Volgograd recently intercepted a 20-ton shipment of seed potatoes from a Yaroslavl-based producer due to missing mandatory labeling. Inspectors found that the seed bags lacked essential details, ...
A joint venture between Chinese investor Feng Xianjin (49%) and former Priozersk District head Sergey Doroshchuk (51%) is set to establish a large-scale seed potato and vegetable operation in Volkhov ...
According to recent data from Avito, seed potatoes in Chelyabinsk Oblast are being sold at consistent rates: Rozara variety (small tubers) – 500 rubles per bucket (Miass) Generic varietal potatoes – 400 rubles per 12-liter bucket (Kartaly) ...
Costa Rica’s recent decision to allow potato imports from the United States has triggered strong reactions from local producers, who fear economic and phytosanitary consequences. While officials insist the move ...
Dingxi, located in China’s Gansu Province, has long been recognized as a prime potato-growing region, earning the title "Potato Capital of China." With over 200 years of potato cultivation history, ...
Agrico Nordic begins the seed potato harvest for September, reporting excellent weather conditions for both harvesting and storage. The article outlines how these favorable factors will contribute to high-quality seed ...
Hendrie Poppe from Meijer Potato visited local potato fields and storage facilities this week, providing insights into crop growth and long-term storage of #LadyClaire potatoes. The visit emphasized the importance ...
Colomba boosting farmers profits Mahindra HZPC Pvt Ltd is a joint venture of Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (a group company of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd) and HZPC Holding B.V. world's ...
Explore the highs and lows of the seed potato industry as we reflect on the challenges of the past year and anticipate the opportunities of the upcoming crop. Delve into ...
Strategies, Challenges, and New Varieties in Potato Farming Farmers, agronomists, potato entrepreneurs, crop protection product managers, fertilizer manufacturers, researchers, and food industry specialists all eagerly anticipate the upcoming potato season. ...
#SeedPotato #Agriculture #MarketDynamics #CropProtection #YieldChallenges #PricingForecast #GrowerStrategies #MarketOutlook #Sustainability The forecasted price for seed potatoes in 2023 has surged to EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilos, marking a remarkable ...
At Mostagro V.O.F., a new chapter unfolds as they celebrate yet another milestone in their journey – one that promises to redefine seed potato production. This season marked a significant ...
#SeedPotato #Agriculture #EuropeanFarming #DiseasePressure #MarketTrends #AdaptationStrategies #VarietalSelection #SustainableAgriculture The seed potato industry in Europe is facing a significant downturn, with notable declines in acreage observed across key producing nations. In ...
The seed potato sector in the Netherlands, Germany, and France is facing significant challenges due to a very moderate crop, leading to historic high prices and shifting market dynamics. In ...
Agrico, the potato cooperative, is making strategic moves in the industry with its intention to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company (TPC). This acquisition marks a significant ...
#PotatoPrices #AgriculturalTrends #SeedPotato #LateBlight #AgriculturalEconomics #FarmingStrategies #MarketAnalysis #PriceProjections As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, one of the key concerns for farmers and stakeholders alike is the fluctuation in potato ...
Varied climatic conditions across the country provide opportunity of round the year potato production in India. The advantage has been thoroughly exploited by potato processing industry for round the year ...
#TengzhouPotatoHub #AgriculturalMechanization #ChinaPotatoExports #SustainableAgriculture #FreshPotatoTrade #PotatoIndustry #SeedPotatoBreeding #ShandongPotatoMarket #PotatoExportCenter #IntensiveCultivation Welcome to Tengzhou, the heart of potato cultivation in Shandong, China. With its mature planting technology, accelerating seed potato breeding ...
#Agriculture #Pakistan #Korea #SeedPotato #AeroponicTechnology #PotatoIndustry #Self-sufficiency In recent years, Pakistan has been one of the top importers of seed potatoes globally. To tackle this issue, Pakistan and Korea are ...
Scotland is particularly poorly served by the low standards of export facilities available at the country’s ports – its sub-standard transport and supply chain logistics have added to an already ...
Critical shortage of quality seed of productive and adaptive varieties is probably the major constraint to potato production in SSA countries. The yield and quality of potato produced is dependent ...
Sources revealed to Al-Mal that 131 thousand tons of potato seeds arrived from European facilities approved for import from last October until early January for 76 approved varieties. The imported ...
Idaho University Moscow campus will soon be hosting a new USD5.5m Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory. This new lab is, in fact, an upgrade to the previous facility that maintains the ...
Utkal Tubers is a seed potato seed company focused on development of high yielding disease resistant varieties. The company is backed by Private Equity funds Zephyr and CapaAleph, and Ireland-based ...
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