Tag: Smart farming

As the sun rises over the Comarca de Las Vegas, a team of seven farmers has already been hard at work since the early hours, harvesting potatoes using state-of-the-art machinery. ...

In a groundbreaking shift for agricultural logistics, Xianfeng County in China’s Wuling Mountain region has adopted drone-assisted potato transport, dramatically improving efficiency in challenging terrains. Supported by the China Rural Development ...

Seosan City, a key potato-producing region in South Korea, has taken a major step toward securing the future of its potato industry by successfully cultivating 30 tons of ‘Geumseon’ seed potatoes—a ...

This March, PepsiCo’s Lay’s brand launched a limited-edition "24-Hour Harvest Potato Chips" series in China. Sourced from farms in Zhanjiang, these potatoes were harvested, processed, and packaged within a single ...

In today’s agricultural landscape, where climate variability and shrinking planting windows challenge farmers, advanced machinery is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The Grimme PRIOS 440, a four-row potato planter, has ...

Patatas Meléndez, a dominant force in Spain’s potato industry, has set an ambitious goal: to become Europe’s leading potato supplier. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company has transformed its Medina ...

In a significant step toward strengthening post-harvest infrastructure in Massachusetts agriculture, Savage Farms has received official approval from the Deerfield Planning Board to build a nearly 90,000-square-foot potato storage facility ...

In a landmark development for Colombia’s agricultural sector, PepsiCo has inaugurated Latin America’s largest potato post-harvest and storage facility in the municipality of Tenjo, Cundinamarca. This strategic $80 billion investment, ...

As climate change accelerates, energy prices fluctuate, and environmental regulations tighten, the global potato storage industry stands at a critical crossroads. Storage operators are under increasing pressure to reduce energy ...

On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in partnership with VietTrans Logistics and PepsiCo Vietnam Foods. The goal ...

In a bold move reinforcing its position in the global potato industry, Lutosa, the Belgian-based producer of frozen potato products, is finalizing a €200+ million (approx. $216 million USD) investment ...

India’s frozen food market is booming, and HyFun Foods is leading the charge with a unique blend of cutting-edge technology, sustainable farming, and a deep-rooted understanding of potatoes. What began ...

While irrigation is key to high potato yields, agronomists are warning that excessive watering—especially early in the growth cycle—can do more harm than good. Understanding when and how to irrigate ...

IonoGuard: Precision Farming’s Shield Against the Solar Storm Surge As agriculture becomes increasingly reliant on high-precision satellite navigation systems, any disruption to positioning data can mean serious setbacks—from misapplied fertilizers ...

A revolutionary irrigation system powered by artificial intelligence is set to transform sugarcane farming by automating water usage and improving sustainability. Developed by La Trobe University in collaboration with Far ...

In today’s fast-evolving agricultural landscape, innovative technology is critical to optimizing resources and improving productivity. Agrico, a leader in irrigation technology since 1988, has introduced the Web Control system—a revolutionary ...

The agricultural industry faces increasing demands for quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Potato growers are no exception, dealing with fluctuating growing conditions, labor shortages, and rising operational costs. Yet, customers expect ...

Why Attend the WPC? The Michigan Winter Potato Conference (WPC) has established itself as a vital gathering for farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, and potato industry leaders. Taking place at the ...

Potato cultivation in Bondowoso, East Java, faces significant challenges that threaten its sustainability. Despite the province’s high potential for potato farming, productivity has been on a downward trend for years, ...

Fruit Logistica 2025: Pioneering Innovations for the Fresh Produce Industry The fresh fruit industry is gearing up for Fruit Logistica 2025, the world’s premier trade show, which will take place ...

Schuiling, a family-run agribusiness rooted in the Netherlands, has evolved significantly since its establishment post-World War II. Initially a modest operation, the business expanded through acquisitions and diversified ventures, including ...

The vegetable handling industry is undergoing a technological revolution, and Tong Engineering is leading the charge with the announcement of a strategic partnership with VHM Machinery, a Dutch manufacturer known ...

As potato farmers brace for a challenging season, efficient storage has never been more important. The 2024 potato harvest in Russia is expected to be lower than last year, with ...