Tag: sustainable agriculture

Kenya’s potato sector is a critical pillar of the country's agriculture, feeding millions and providing livelihoods to farmers, traders, and ...

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

Roger & Roger’s Journey to Sustainability In a remarkable achievement, the potato chips manufacturer Roger & Roger has been recognized ...

Potatoes remain one of the most important and versatile crops globally, especially in Russia, where they are a staple in ...

Why Attend the WPC? The Michigan Winter Potato Conference (WPC) has established itself as a vital gathering for farmers, agronomists, ...

Potato cultivation in Bondowoso, East Java, faces significant challenges that threaten its sustainability. Despite the province’s high potential for potato ...

In recent years, the mountainous region of Zunhua, Hebei, has become a model of how strategic crop diversification and value-added ...

The Indian government, in collaboration with the Food Processing Chamber Association, has announced the establishment of a Food Processing Center ...

In Eastern Africa, the potato is more than just a staple crop—it’s a key economic driver for smallholder farmers and ...

PepsiCo South Africa has made a significant ZAR 746 million (USD 40 million) investment to expand its Isando factory in ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by ...

The Expanding Role of Resistant Starch in the Global Food Industry The global resistant starch market is experiencing remarkable growth, ...

Fruit Logistica 2025: Pioneering Innovations for the Fresh Produce Industry The fresh fruit industry is gearing up for Fruit Logistica ...

Engineering Climate-Resilient Potatoes to Boost Food Security As climate change intensifies, farmers face unprecedented challenges, particularly in regions where rising ...

Fresh Market Potato Trials: Advancing Cultivar Selection for 2024 In 2024, the North Dakota fresh market potato trials evaluated 30 ...

A recent field demonstration by the Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) showcased improved potato plantation techniques for farmers in Olingtong, ...

The potato, the third most cultivated crop globally, will take center stage at the International Potato Symposium during Macfrut 2025, ...

Climate Change Hits Potato Fields Hard Potato farming in Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest potato-producing state, is grappling with severe consequences ...

In a major move to meet the increasing snack food demand in Southern Africa, PepsiCo South Africa has invested R746 ...

In a strategic move to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on economic diversification and food security, the ...

The global potato industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and InterPom 2024, held at the Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium, ...

Germany's solidarity agriculture, or Solidarische Landwirtschaft (Solawi), has become a cornerstone of sustainable and community-focused organic farming. From just one ...

Ireland's organic vegetable market is marked by stark contrasts: while demand for organic produce surges, 70% of the vegetables bought ...

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

Irish potatoes are a critical component of Kenya's agricultural economy, cultivated by over 800,000 farmers and contributing up to KSh ...

In a world grappling with food waste and environmental challenges, the Fresh Solutions Network's Spuds less-than-perfect potatoes embody a refreshing ...

In an effort to streamline operations and solidify its position in the agricultural industry, Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG ...

Common scab is a persistent problem in potato farming, affecting not only the aesthetic quality of the tubers but also ...

Potato breeding has long been a challenge for farmers, as developing new cultivars that meet the demands for fast growth, ...

As the global food supply faces mounting pressures from climate change, the need for resilient crops has never been greater. ...

The 2024 bio-potato harvest season has proven to be particularly challenging for farmers in Germany, with adverse weather conditions and ...

In the Öko-Modellregion Stadt.Land.Regensburg, a pioneering initiative is underway to strengthen regional food systems by building reliable value chains for ...

In a major push toward sustainability, Jumbo Supermarkets, one of the largest retail chains in the Netherlands, has set a ...

The small town of Bayburt, located in northeastern Turkey, is witnessing an exciting agricultural season as the potato harvest comes ...

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

Organic farming demands innovation, resilience, and adaptability, especially when cultivating potatoes—a crop notorious for its high maintenance. Nicolas Raflé, a ...

In Farrukhabad, a small village has become the center of an agricultural innovation that promises a greener and more productive ...

Organic potato farming, often dismissed for its perceived lower yields, is proving its worth thanks to innovative practices adopted by ...

The fall potato harvest is in full swing, and growers in Idaho—the leading potato-producing state—are optimistic about this year’s yields ...

Since 2015, Meade Farm in Lobinstown, Co. Meath, has been at the forefront of organic agriculture, showing consistent growth in ...

Pennsylvania's agricultural sector has taken a significant leap forward with a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in ...

Kaliningrad’s agricultural sector has plenty to celebrate this November as the region's farmers harvested an impressive 90,000 tons of potatoes—a ...

The U.S. potato retail market experienced a significant boost in sales volume between July and September 2024, with a 5.4% ...

In the face of escalating climate change and the need for greener agricultural practices, Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has embarked ...

The First National Potato Fair in Colombia was not just an event but a landmark gathering that brought together nearly ...

In recent years, agricultural scientists have been exploring more sustainable and effective methods of protecting crops from disease, and a ...

In 2024, the Novgorod region in Russia achieved impressive results in its efforts to increase local potato seed production. Agricultural ...

In an exciting development for the potato industry, researchers from Siberian Federal University (SFU) have introduced a new pre-planting treatment ...

As potato farmers brace for a challenging season, efficient storage has never been more important. The 2024 potato harvest in ...

When it comes to innovative ways to boost health, few would immediately think of potatoes. Yet, the striking purple potato ...