The scarcity of good quality seeds had adversely hit potato production nationwide, prompting the Union agriculture ministry to entrust CPRI with the responsibility of finding a solution for the disease.
In the Southwest, the 265 growers of "Pfälzer Grumbeere" are beginning the widespread planting of early potatoes. As in previous years, the very first "Pfälzer Grumbeere" were already planted in mid-February.
The European Union has launched "Potatoes Forever!", a campaign aimed at promoting sustainable potato cultivation and consumption throughout Europe.
Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, expressed optimism as he observed a notable surge in domestic Irish potato production during a recent tour of farms in Hinds Town, St. Ann.
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the push towards more sustainable and efficient farming practices has never been more critical.
Potato farmers have expressed happiness as they are getting higher prices of their produce this season amid its growing demand in the country.
Late blight, a potentially devastating disease caused by the fungal-like oomycete pathogen Phytophtora infestans, can strike potato foliage and tubers at any stage of crop development.
Brant Darrington farms near Declo, Idaho, in the southern part of the state. Nutrient management and fertilization are important components at Marsh Creek Farms, which plants around 2,000 acres of potatoes annually.
