Tag: sustainable agriculture

Colombia’s agribusiness sector is facing a challenging period marked by slowing production, climate-related risks, and increasing pressure on agricultural supply chains. Despite these difficulties, some companies continue to demonstrate resilience ...

The national potato sector in Peru—the historic birthplace and genetic cradle of the world’s most famous tuber—is preparing for its premier institutional event. From June $22$ to $24$, $2026$, the ...

Co-op has introduced new ‘Best of Season’ potato packs across its stores, becoming the first UK convenience retailer to adopt a seasonal variety approach. The range includes Roasting, Mashing, Baking, ...

Russian researchers at the Lorch Federal Research Centre for Potato have developed a new potato variety named ‘Alpha’, which boasts strong resistance to a wide range of diseases and pests. ...

Scientists at Perm Polytechnic University have developed a liquid bacterial additive for phosphate fertilizers that addresses a critical inefficiency in agriculture. Up to 75% of phosphorus applied as fertilizer is ...

Mongolia has begun its spring sowing campaign, with a total of 44,600 hectares already planted with grains, potatoes, and vegetables as of May 12, according to Minister of Food, Agriculture, ...

An experienced gardener has demonstrated a remarkably simple method for growing baby potatoes without any tilling or traditional garden beds. The technique requires no digging or sod removal: tubers are ...

PepsiCo and Fertiberia, Spain's largest fertilizer producer, have entered into a long-term agreement to deploy high-tech green hydrogen-based fertilizers across Europe. Fertiberia will gradually supply up to 150,000 metric tons ...

Uzbekistan has approved a new system to subsidize farmers who adopt water-saving irrigation technologies, as part of efforts to increase efficient water use in agriculture and reduce resource pressure. According ...

A rice farmer in Gyeonggi-do has successfully reduced fertilizer costs by more than 3 million won per year through soil testing. By analyzing soil components, the test allows farmers to ...

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 ...

Finally Foods, an Israeli molecular farming startup growing dairy proteins inside potatoes, has closed a pre-seed funding round, bringing its total raised to $2.6 million. The investment was led by ...

As spring plowing gets underway in Huohong Township, the Shunhong Potato Planting Cooperative in Maoshajing Village is pioneering an optimized agricultural structure. Building on last year's successful harvest, the township ...

On February 5th, Viettrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, held a seminar to evaluate the effectiveness of the FL2215 potato production model at the Dong Tham ...

Solynta, the Dutch innovator based in Wageningen, has entered a new growth phase following a majority investment from the international German family business EW Group, a leader in animal and ...

A successful trial of growing Atlantic potatoes has brought about a significant shift in agricultural thinking for farmers in Quang Duc, a highland commune in Quang Ninh Province. Previously, fragmented ...

A recent inspection by the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) at AO "Ryazansky Kartofel" (Ryazan Potato) serves as a stark reminder for agricultural producers everywhere. The ...

The potato industry is changing faster than ever before. Climate pressure, rising production costs, seed availability, processing demand, and market consolidation are forcing growers and processors to rethink old models. ...

A groundbreaking research initiative in Arkansas is taking direct aim at a critical frontier for controlled-environment agriculture (CEA): moving beyond leafy greens and herbs to cultivate caloric staple crops. The ...

The period following potato harvest presents a critical window for soil management. The soil profile is often depleted of nutrients, particularly potassium, and can harbor residual populations of pathogens like Phytophthora ...

The European market for organic potatoes is robust and expanding, projected to grow from €14.77 billion in 2025 to €23.23 billion by 2033. Germany, a key producer, dedicated approximately 12,400 ...

A seemingly simple product—a bag of washed 'Gala' potatoes—has achieved a significant first in Eurasian agriculture. Grown by the Belarusian company Agrocenter Sula, the "Babina Leta" brand has become the first ...

In an era of rapid technological change, the fundamental process of developing a new potato cultivar remains a testament to long-term commitment and scientific rigor. According to Yulia Gunko, Head ...

A story emerging from the village of Karata in Dagestan sounds more like folklore than agronomy: an artist's request to a president leads to a gift of seed potatoes, which ...

In a significant advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers from Guizhou University have decoded how oligochitosan (COS), a biological plant immune inducer, activates defense mechanisms against Potato Virus Y (PVY). Their ...

The image of a 1.343 kg potato is certainly striking, but for professionals in agriculture, the story behind Adeline Dromer's record-breaking harvest in Flers, Orne, is far more compelling than ...

California, known globally for its diverse agricultural outputs, faces ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability and sustainability in the face of changing consumer tastes and environmental constraints. One critical aspect of ...

A recent high-level dialogue between the Brazilian Seeds and Seedlings Trade Association (ABCSEM) and representatives from the Dutch government underscores a strategic pivot in global agricultural partnerships. The discussions, centered ...

Mexico’s potato sector is undergoing a meaningful shift as growers increasingly adopt biostimulants to improve crop performance, reduce stress and boost yields. With rising production costs, unpredictable climate conditions and ...

For nearly eight decades, Herr's has transformed raw farm commodities into a global snack empire, demonstrating the enduring power of a producer-focused business model. This case study explores how a ...

At the long-running Reutlingen potato market in Germany, farmer Mathias Rudolf offers a glimpse into a enduring agricultural tradition: the preponderance of female names for potato varieties. From classics like ...

In a significant step toward sustainable potato cultivation, Project Opportunity—a coalition of 12 European starch industry partners—has announced the successful completion of its first field trials for CRISPR-Cas-enhanced starch potatoes ...

For the agricultural sector, the ultimate validation of a crop's value often happens not in the field, but in the marketplace. The 20-year success story of the "Kartoffel-Restaurant Kiste" (Potato ...

For potato growers and the industry that supports them, the fight against Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen responsible for late blight, is a constant and costly battle. This disease devastates crops globally, ...

The escalating cost of chemical inputs and rising consumer demand for residue-free produce are pushing potato growers to seek sustainable alternatives. This profile of Ms. Purvi Patel, a plant pathologist ...

The organic potato market presents a paradox of immense potential hindered by familiar agronomic and supply chain challenges. This article examines the critical need for long-term partnerships between growers, retailers, ...

The International Potato Tour and its General Partner “Avgust” continue their journey across Kazakhstan. In the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, the International Potato Tour (IPT) team visited one of the ...

The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) represents one of the most significant and costly pest challenges in global agriculture, with populations often resistant to multiple classes of conventional insecticides. This resistance ...

Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally. Their extended lifecycle, which can last up to five years, means multiple ...

India's position in the global potato industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond fresh market production to competing in the high-value processed potato sector. Farmton Foods, a subsidiary of ...

In an era of volatile input costs and increasing climate pressures, the quest for the perfect potato variety has never been more critical. Haggard Stores Ltd., a cornerstone of Ireland's ...

For millennia, agricultural progress has been defined by the slow, incremental domestication of wild plants. Now, a Dutch startup named Aardaia is poised to accelerate this process dramatically. The company ...

In the heart of India's agricultural belt, a quiet revolution in potato cultivation is underway. Harvinder Singh, founder of Noor Agri Farm in Haryana's Kurukshetra district, has demonstrated that the ...

In an era of increasingly complex food labels, the Wrap City Potato Chip Company has achieved remarkable growth by betting on simplicity. The brand, which has expanded from a small ...

NoKota Packers Inc. is making a strategic pivot from waste to value with its new campaign promoting "perfectly good imperfect" potatoes. The North Dakota-based company is offering consumers cosmetically flawed ...

In a global French fry market projected to grow from USD 18 billion to USD 24 billion by 2030, the quest for the ideal processing potato has intensified. For decades, ...

A strategic collaboration between Walmart, Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package, and Wada Farms has successfully launched the first 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic bag approved for food-contact with potatoes. This innovation, ...

Confronted with the escalating challenges of soil salinity, drought, and climate volatility, a team of scientists from Russia's Belgorod National Research University and China's Dezhou University has undertaken a critical ...

At Fruit Attraction 2025, Patatas Meléndez unveiled its new identity: La Buena Patata. With strong engagement, key industry visits, and a renewed vision, the company begins an exciting new chapter ...