Tag: sustainable agriculture

A groundbreaking research initiative in Arkansas is taking direct aim at a critical frontier for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA): moving beyond ...

The period following potato harvest presents a critical window for soil management. The soil profile is often depleted of nutrients, ...

The European market for organic potatoes is robust and expanding, projected to grow from €14.77 billion in 2025 to €23.23 ...

A seemingly simple product—a bag of washed 'Gala' potatoes—has achieved a significant first in Eurasian agriculture. Grown by the Belarusian ...

In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to ...

A story emerging from the village of Karata in Dagestan sounds more like folklore than agronomy: an artist's request to ...

In a significant advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers from Guizhou University have decoded how oligochitosan (COS), a biological plant immune ...

The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's ...

California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of ...

A recent high-level dialogue between the Brazilian Seeds and Seedlings Trade Association (ABCSEM) and representatives from the Dutch government underscores ...

Mexico’s potato sector is undergoing a meaningful shift as growers increasingly adopt biostimulants to improve crop performance, reduce stress and ...

For nearly eight decades, Herr's has transformed raw farm commodities into a global snack empire, demonstrating the enduring power of ...

At the long-running Reutlingen potato market in Germany, farmer Mathias Rudolf offers a glimpse into a enduring agricultural tradition: the ...

In a significant step toward sustainable potato cultivation, Project Opportunity—a coalition of 12 European starch industry partners—has announced the successful ...

For the agricultural sector, the ultimate validation of a crop's value often happens not in the field, but in the ...

For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is ...

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

The organic potato market presents a paradox of immense potential hindered by familiar agronomic and supply chain challenges. This article ...

The International Potato Tour and its General Partner “Avgust” continue their journey across Kazakhstan. In the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, ...

The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) represents one of the most significant and costly pest challenges in global agriculture, with populations ...

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

India's position in the global potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond fresh market production to competing in ...

In an era of volatile input costs and increasing climate pressures, the quest for the perfect potato variety has never ...

For millennia, agricultural progress has been defined by the slow, incremental domestication of wild plants. Now, a Dutch startup named ...

In the heart of India's agricultural belt, a quiet revolution in potato cultivation is underway. Harvinder Singh, founder of Noor ...

In an era of increasingly complex food labels, the Wrap City Potato Chip Company has achieved remarkable growth by betting ...

NoKota Packers Inc. is making a strategic pivot from waste to value with its new campaign promoting "perfectly good imperfect" ...

In a global French fry market projected to grow from USD 18 billion to USD 24 billion by 2030, the ...

A strategic collaboration between Walmart, Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package, and Wada Farms has successfully launched the first 30% Post-Consumer Recycled ...

Confronted with the escalating challenges of soil salinity, drought, and climate volatility, a team of scientists from Russia's Belgorod National ...

At Fruit Attraction 2025, Patatas Meléndez unveiled its new identity: La Buena Patata. With strong engagement, key industry visits, and ...

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 ...

HyFun Foods empowers farmers through hands-on training in soil testing, pH management, and pre-season planning As the new potato season ...

In an era of increasing climate volatility and transnational disease pressure, the security of a nation's seed system is paramount ...

The 2025 growing season has been a testament to climatic extremes, with many regions across the country facing either debilitating ...

A combination of expanded acreage and ideal growing conditions is set to deliver Germany its most significant potato harvest since ...

A single technological innovation in Inner Mongolia is dramatically multiplying seed potato yields, slashing costs for farmers, and redefining the ...

For decades, the quest for higher potato yields has focused on what we can see: plant height, tuber count, and ...

In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now, thanks to ...

Potatoes are a demanding crop, notorious for extracting high levels of nutrients—particularly nitrogen and potassium—and leaving the soil susceptible to ...

A landmark German research initiative is undertaking the most comprehensive genetic analysis of potato cultivars ever attempted, aiming to unlock ...

As input costs rise and consumer demand for quality intensifies, selecting the right potato variety is more critical than ever. ...

A major international research collaboration has identified 29 key genes responsible for potato's response to environmental stress, paving the way ...

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

For potato growers and storage managers facing annual losses from rot and premature sprouting, traditional knowledge may offer a scientifically-grounded ...

In a groundbreaking experiment that challenges conventional agricultural wisdom, Belarusian agronomist Pyotr Lomonos has demonstrated that potato peels—typically considered waste—can ...

Potato growers on Prince Edward Island are demonstrating unprecedented vigilance against aphid threats, with participation in the provincial aphid surveillance ...

In a significant advancement for regional food security, Jeju Island Agricultural Technology Institute has exceeded its hydroponic seed potato production ...