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In a quiet research field just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland, a decades-old scientific experiment may hold the key to protecting future potato crops from one of agriculture’s most tenacious enemies: potato wart, caused by the soil-borne fungus…
In recent years, climate change has begun reshaping the agricultural pest landscape in Europe—and the Glassy-Winged Leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus), a small but dangerous insect, has emerged as one of the most concerning threats to sugar beet production…
More than 1,600 hectares of agricultural land in Perm Krai, Russia, have been placed under quarantine following the detection of golden potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis). The pest poses a serious threat to potato production, with potential…
Setting the Record Straight: Are Sweet Potatoes Really More Nutritious Than White Potatoes? Potatoes are a staple crop and a beloved food in many parts of the world. In the U.S., potatoes remain the nation’s most-consumed vegetable,…
Leningrad Region: A Leader in Seed Potato Supply The Leningrad Region has long been a key player in Russia’s agricultural sector, particularly in seed potato production. In 2024, local farms stored 16,000 tons of seed potatoes, which…
Potato Wart Disease: A Growing Threat to Volgograd Agriculture Potato is considered the "second bread" in Volgograd, yet local production struggles to meet demand. As a result, large volumes of potatoes are imported from other regions, increasing…
Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. Patrick’s Day nears, food service sales are expected to rise, bringing additional momentum to the sector. This…
The UK Plant Health Service has identified two shipments of Polish ware potatoes infected with Ring Rot (Clavibacter sepedonicus), a serious bacterial disease that threatens potato production. The discovery has prompted stricter biosecurity measures, with all future…
A Breakthrough in Potato Protection: Russian Scientists Develop a New Bio-Nano Solution A team of Siberian researchers, in collaboration with an international scientific collective, has developed an innovative method to protect potatoes from bacterial diseases. The new…
A Dangerous Disease for Potatoes in Oryol Potato farmers in Oryol are being warned about a growing threat to their crops: potato cancer. The fungal disease, caused by Synchytrium endobioticum, is one of the most destructive pathogens…
Raising Potato Storage Standards Through Education and Knowledge SharingThe North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) successfully hosted its third webinar in a series of educational events aimed at improving seed potato storage and disease prevention. The webinar…
Income Insurance for Potato Farmers and Strategic Storage of CropThe Haryana government continues to support farmers by expanding the coverage of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include potato growers. The government is advising farmers to use…
