Tag: Varietal Selection

When discussing value-added agricultural products and crop diversification, a groundbreaking example is emerging from the cradle of potato biodiversity: the Peruvian Andes. Here, farmer-innovator Manuel Choqque, dubbed the "potato whisperer," ...

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 ...

The agricultural landscape of the Red River Valley is witnessing a notable color change: a surge in yellow potato production that is reshaping local farm portfolios. What was once a ...

In a recent comprehensive taste test by Food & Wine magazine, the Cape Cod Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chip achieved a rare and telling perfect score of 10 out of ...

The conventional wisdom of planting potatoes exclusively in spring is being challenged by growers seeking to maximize productivity. As cool-season plants, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are inherently suited to autumn's declining ...

As input costs rise and consumer demand for quality intensifies, selecting the right potato variety is more critical than ever. Three standout cultivars for 2025—Bernina, Adretta, and Zhuravinka—offer a powerful ...

The recent discovery of a record-breaking 2-kilogram potato in Russia's Novosibirsk region has captured agricultural attention far beyond its novelty value. While giant vegetables often make for compelling photography, this ...

For farmers, agronomists, and farm owners, the conversation about potatoes isn't just about red or white for dinner. It's about understanding the genetic potential, post-harvest physiology, and market dynamics that ...