Tag: soil health

In Sha Tou Town, Ziyang District, the traditional practice of burning rice straw has been replaced by a sophisticated, dual-pathway ...

The global potato sector is navigating a new reality defined by climate volatility and economic pressure. Success is no longer ...

The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to seek sustainable ...

Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally. Their extended ...

The regulatory landscape for nematicides has shifted dramatically, placing potato growers in a tight spot. The EU ban on aldicarb ...

For potato growers and the agronomists who support them, the conventional cycle of tillage, planting, and intensive irrigation is being ...

The International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) continues with a stop at the Babushkin family farm—an operation that treats soil ...

The practice of companion planting, often viewed as garden folklore, is gaining validation through the lens of applied agroecology. The ...

TriCal Group becomes the first Diamond Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress, marking a new era of collaboration ahead ...

In a striking demonstration of focused expansion, the Minsk Vegetable Factory has dedicated 100 hectares to potato production this season—a tenfold increase ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx8DiM6S11U The Potato Tour across Russia continues—today we’re in the Tavrichesky District of the Omsk Region, Kharlanga village. We’re meeting ...

A forgotten organic potato cultivation technique from the USSR promises astonishing yields of 100 or more tubers per plant through ...

A critical review from a grower highlights a growing divide between agronomic performance and end-consumer satisfaction, challenging breeders and producers ...

In a significant move to bolster regional agriculture, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has announced two new subsidy programs with ...

Farmers in Nizhny Novgorod’s Gorodetsky District are celebrating a bumper potato crop, with early varieties maturing in just 50–60 days. ...

This year’s first batch of Comber potatoes will hit Northern Ireland’s shelves on June 11th, just 24 hours after being harvested in North ...

At the Institute of Agro-Biotechnologies in Syktyvkar, scientists are conducting groundbreaking research on soil enrichment techniques to maximize potato yields. ...

Prince Edward Island’s potato industry is taking a major step toward sustainability, thanks to a new research initiative by Cavendish ...

Astrakhan Oblast has solidified its position as a major potato producer, with nearly 500,000 tons harvested in 2023, according to regional ...

Farmers and agronomists in Kazakhstan’s Aktogai District are embracing advanced techniques to overcome challenges like water scarcity, soil degradation, and ...

In Nakatsugawa, Japan, the summer vegetable harvest season brought together families, farmers, and members of the local workers' welfare organization, Joy ...

On June 26, Washington State University (WSU) will host its annual Potato Field Day in Othello, Washington, bringing together researchers, farmers, and industry leaders ...

In Jianyang District’s Jukou Town, potato farming is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to the adoption of mechanized harvesting. On ...

Plants may unknowingly sabotage themselves by sending signals that awaken dormant pests. A team of scientists from Kobe University, led ...

Potato farming is at a crossroads. With rising fertilizer costs, stricter environmental regulations, and increasing consumer demand for sustainably grown ...

Transitioning to organic farming requires meticulous planning, with soil health, pest management, and market access playing pivotal roles. Below is ...

Conventional potato farming has taken a heavy toll on global soils. Decades of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and intensive tillage have ...

The leaked draft of the European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy has drawn mixed reactions. While it emphasizes nature-based solutions, it largely overlooks organic farming—one ...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of PepsiCo’s snack production, used in brands like Lay’s, Ruffles, and Sabritas. However, conventional farming methods ...

Powdery scab is a soil-borne disease that thrives in cool, moist conditions, causing unsightly lesions on potato tubers and galls ...

Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles (Elateridae), are a major pest in potato fields worldwide. These pests tunnel into ...

At EARL de Ponthebart in Paimpol (Côtes-d’Armor, France), Alexandre Jacob and his family manage a 150-hectare farm, with 50 hectares ...

Over the past decade, the average price of a 16-ounce bag of potato chips has jumped from under $4.50 to ...

Managing soil pH is one of the most effective strategies to prevent potato diseases like common scab. While compost and ...

In a quiet research field just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland, a decades-old scientific experiment may hold the key to protecting ...

Alegria in the Spotlight: PotatoEurope 2025 Begins with Strong Planting Conditions and Big Expectations With early April planting complete and ...

More than 1,600 hectares of agricultural land in Perm Krai, Russia, have been placed under quarantine following the detection of ...

Tauripampa’s Native Potato Festival: A Celebration Rooted in Biodiversity and Knowledge In the Andean highlands of Peru, potatoes are more ...

Regenerative Farming Finds Its Roadmap: “Routes to Regen” Launches in the UK The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has launched a ...

As spring sweeps across northern Germany, the fields around Lübesse hum with the sound of tractors and the scent of ...

Every winter, vast parts of northern India brace for a familiar yet harmful phenomenon — stubble burning. Particularly prevalent in ...

Essential Nutrients for High-Yield Potato Crops To achieve larger, more flavorful potatoes, farmers must focus on three key nutrients: Nitrogen ...

Potato Wart Disease: A Growing Threat to Volgograd Agriculture Potato is considered the "second bread" in Volgograd, yet local production ...

Title: France's Potato Production Soars in 2024: A 12.2% Growth Amid Rising Demand and Climate Challenges Description:France has emerged as ...

On January 16, Ángel Bonel was recognized as the Young Producer of the Year at the II National Potato Awards, ...

The Rise of Julinka and Atlantic in Hanoi's Winter Crops In the quest for sustainable and profitable winter crops, Hanoi’s ...

New Potato Varieties for Modern Challenges As climate change continues to impact agricultural productivity, the development of resilient and high-yield ...

In Washington state, vibrant marigold fields are blooming with potential, not just for beauty but for better farming practices. Simplot ...

When shoppers see an organic label on food products, it represents more than a marketing term—it signifies a rigorous process ...

Darende, located at an altitude of 1,300 meters in Turkey’s Malatya Province, has recently begun its annual potato harvest in ...