The persistent challenge of suboptimal potato yields often leads growers to seek solutions in new varieties or advanced technologies. However, a method refined by Latvian farmers emphasizes that the greatest ...
The pursuit of the perfect potato often focuses on yield, disease resistance, and processing quality. However, a recent statement by Vladimir Kosov, an agronomist with the Don branch of Russia's ...
Black potatoes (Purvasuka) are becoming a profitable crop for farmers, agronomists, and agricultural entrepreneurs. With a short harvest period of just 3.5 to 4 months and stable market prices ranging from ₹10,000 to ...
Potatoes are a staple crop enjoyed worldwide in countless forms—boiled, fried, or baked. However, improving their taste is a key concern for farmers aiming to meet consumer expectations. Experts assert ...
Potatoes often take the spotlight as a side dish, but Heimo Oberrauner, a farmer from Kirchbach, Austria, is on a mission to show that these humble tubers deserve more attention. ...
The recent evaluation meeting on fall cultivation of processing potatoes at the Saemangeum reclaimed land in Jeollabuk-do highlights the ongoing efforts to improve potato production through soil enhancement and innovative ...
The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service and University of Minnesota Extension are offering a free training session on soil health testing on August 16, 2024. This workshop will provide participants ...
This article explores the traditional methods of physical tillage and potato sowing in Lahaul, highlighting their impact on quality and production. It provides insights into how these practices can be ...
Explore how Newfoundland farmers are revolutionizing root crop cultivation through innovative tillage techniques, unlocking higher yields and superior quality amidst rocky terrain.
This article highlights the ongoing conservation agriculture trials conducted by the International Potato Center and Asociación Pataz in the Northern Peruvian Andes. Evaluating the effectiveness of barley and quinoa mulching ...
Discover key strategies for improving soil health and enhancing potato crop performance. Learn about the importance of soil structure, chemistry, organic matter, microbial activity, and nutrient management in optimizing soil ...
The ring rot bacterium, scientifically known as Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Sepedonicus, poses a significant threat to potato crops, with its highly infectious nature and resilience in various environments. Understanding the ...
Action items to improve your irrigation system. Is your irrigation system operating as efficiently as you’d like?
Одна из проблем, когда проводиться слишком ранняя посадка заключается в том, что нет двух одинаковых сезонов.
Foliar fertilization is the process of applying fertilizer nutrients directly to plant leaves. In addition to roots, leaves are also capable of absorbing plant nutrients.
When the mustard is incorporated into the ground, it acts as a natural biofumigant New research on P.E.I. is using mustard and arugula to tackle pest problems in potato fields with ...
Many say cover crops only really work in no-till systems
Soil compaction occurs on all soils in the Netherlands. Growers know what the causes are, but do not always act accordingly. According to researcher Derk van Balen of WUR Open Teelten, this ...
Healthy root systems are a key to success in any crop. They are “the plants digestive system”, according to Bio Gro founder Peter Aleman. “Roots are about surface area. More ...
Humic acids and new varieties combat salt stress in the soil But there are ways to counteract salinization. In Egypt, trials with the humic acid based POWHUMUS® preparation showed convincing ...
What’s wrong with my potato crop? Getting to the bottom of that question involves diligence and knowledge.
Grower are reminded to use caution when selecting humates. Like all other products, humates are available in varying qualities and concentrations
Some of the species cover crops we select, their exudates actually suppress some of the pathogens for our potatoes,” said Perry, pointing to potato early die or Verticillium wilt, which ...
Common scab is one of the oldest bacterial diseases of potatoes.
AP-LIFT system improves harvesting on heavy clay, loose peat, steep slopes and stony soil
#PotatoCultivation #SeedbedPreparation #PotatoYield #HillConstruction #WeedControl #SoilManagement #AgricultureTechniques #AgriculturalPractices Seedbed Preparation for Potato Cultivation: The success of potato cultivation heavily relies on the proper preparation of the seedbed. A well-prepared seedbed ...
#soilmoisture #irrigationmanagement #precisionfarming #agriculturaltechnology #soilmanagement #sustainableagriculture #soilmonitoring #researchtools #waterresourcemanagement #datadrivenfarming Accurate measurement of soil moisture is essential for efficient agricultural practices and water resource management. The Aquacheck sub-surface soil moisture ...
#Frenchfries#potatoproduction#soilmanagement#watermanagement#foodprocessing#agriculture#farming#agronomy#agricultural#engineering#farmmanagement French fries are one of the most beloved and popular foods in the world, and producing the perfect fry requires a combination of art and science. This article will ...
The aim must be to prevent erosion and allow the water to seep away slowly. One solution: transverse dams.
Are you using the right fungicides to protect for the potato diseases you are attempting to control? Understanding how fungicides work can help you choose the right product and apply it for ...
In the Moscow region, the introduction of new lands into agricultural circulation is actively continuing; over the past week, enterprises in the region have begun cultivating territories on an area ...
Colorado potato beetle (CPB) populations have an amazing ability to develop resistance to insecticides — including many of the carbamate, organophosphate, pyrethroid, spinosyn, and neonicotinoid insecticides that are used today.
A team of researchers in Manitoba have found success using mustard biofumigation to rid fields of Verticillium wilt. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Spud ...
Farmers throughout southern and eastern Idaho were befuddled by the bizarre symptoms of crop damage that surfaced in their potato fields following a brief period of heavy rainfall
In the area of haulm reduction and harvesting, the agricultural engineering industry is still under great pressure to revise existing solutions and at the same time to break new ground, ...
Haye Bruining from Wijnaldum (FR) is planting his 50 hectares of seed potatoes this spring with a new milling leg combination from Baselier. A sorting bunker with bottom unloader on a ...
Agricultural water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80% of the world's croplands by 2050, according to a new study in the AGU journal Earth's Future.
Potato growers may need to rethink their usual reliance on pre-emergence herbicides this year after a period of dry weather. While planting has progressed well thanks to favourable conditions, the ...
Instead of spending hours trudging through wheat, barley and potato fields hoping he gets a good idea of what overall field health looks like, drone eye takes a bird’s eye ...
Diversity not always key when it comes to cover crops When it comes to cover crops, the claims of what they can do for your fields are wide and varied. ...
Soil moisture levels can have a huge effect on how your potato yield and quality.
Phosphorus fertilizer could become scarce in the future. The fossil reserves are exhausted. Russia as an important supplier is absent. In this way, the existing phosphorus in the soil can be better utilized. ...
A good agronomist tends to end up being a precision or technology manager for the company. This makes sense because precision ag is simply applying agronomic principles at a higher ...
In addition to good growing practices, take down nematodes and disease with better tools in the toolbox. When it comes to disease and nematode management, there’s a lot to unpack. ...
A recyclable "drip tape" irrigation system is being put to the test by Norfolk potato growers who are seeking new solutions to water resource pressures.
If anyone can tell us the tips and tricks of proper maintenance of a plow, it's him. Common thread: Rotating parts should be lubricated and worn grinding parts replaced in time. “If ...
The issue of irrigation is becoming relevant in more and more regions due to climate change. Agrarheute explains what you should pay attention to when it comes to technology. The key ...
Traveling irrigation system manufacturer Kifco and CODA Farm Technologies have formed a partnership to bring CODA’s FarmHQ retrofit cellular device and mobile app that provide real-time remote monitoring and control, ...
The importance of studying 3. Farm management & crop production techniques Guta practices crop rotation by renting land from others. He uses the recommended spacing and applies recommended fertilizer rates. ...
The manure policy, announced rules in the context of circular agriculture and the rising costs of fertilizers also present arable farmers with new challenges. During a webinar on fertilization, organized by ...
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