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With shrinking farmland and the need to improve growing efficiency, the newest high-yielding potato varieties from the Northwest Potato Variety Development Program are a beacon of hope for American growers. These new releases promise higher yields, disease…
Farmers in Tengzhou, a city in Shandong province widely known for its robust potato industry, are hard at work as the potato harvest season reaches its peak. Over the past few years, Tengzhou has made significant efforts…
A year of waiting“Harvest season has always been my favorite time of year,” says Josh Parsons. He arrives before sunrise to stroll through the fields of a PepsiCo farm in Rhinelander, Wis., full of anticipation for what…
In innovative efforts to combat the widespread threats of potato virus Y (PVY) and potato mop virus (PMTV), the federally funded Potato Virus Initiative is making significant progress. Led by Alex Karasev of the University of Idaho,…
Photo by © Maria A. Kuznetsova (All-Russian Phytopathology Research Institute) Late blight is a disease, caused by an oomycete, Phytophthora infestans. This is a growing concern in many regions, growing potatoes. For decades, potato growers widely used conventional…
Ohalo's revolutionary Boosted Breeding™ technology promises to transform agriculture by significantly improving crop productivity and sustainability. This breakthrough could help meet growing global food demands while making crops more adaptable to a changing climate.Ohalo, a pioneering agricultural…
Earth is revolutionizing irrigation for potato farmers and other crop producers. By mimicking the natural properties of rainwater, this innovative system promises improved soil health, water savings and increased crop yields.In the quest for more efficient and…
If climate change were to render the growth of potatoes and carrots impossible in Ireland, it would signify a dire beginning of challenging times. The latest climate change projections for Ireland paint a grim picture, forecasting summer…
Despite recent storms and heavy rainfall in parts of Europe, potato planting has made significant progress. With 50% of plantings completed in Ireland, and good progress in the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, the outlook is…
Potatoes have shown to provide increased protection against aphid attacks, especially concerning the management of non-persistent aphid-vectored viruses. In response to the prevalence of mosaic virus potato virus Y (PVY) in British potato production, a paraffin-based mineral…
Monica L. ParkerInternational Scientist May 2024 The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has immense potential for potato production. MENA refers to the MENA member counties of the multi-lateral platform along with Mali, Niger, Sudan -…
The Netherlands has exported 691,000 tons of seed potatoes until the beginning of May. That is the lowest volume since the 2018-2019 export season.
