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The Alberta government has allocated a one-time $3.2 million capital grant to 12 applied research associations (ARAs), including Farming Smarter near Lethbridge, to advance agricultural research and technology adoption. This funding will help upgrade critical equipment, reduce…
Potatoes are a critical global crop, with annual production reaching 375 million tons (FAO, 2023). As water scarcity and climate variability challenge agricultural productivity, efficient irrigation methods like drip systems are becoming essential for sustainable farming. Rivulis Trials: Methodology…
With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 (UN, 2022), agricultural production must increase by 60% to meet demand (FAO, 2023). However, expanding farmland is not always viable due to land degradation and water scarcity. Agrivoltaics—the integration of…
Farmers and agronomists in Kazakhstan’s Aktogai District are embracing advanced techniques to overcome challenges like water scarcity, soil degradation, and pest infestations. Leading the charge is Aktogai-Agro, a progressive farm managing over 4,000 hectares. By integrating innovative water-saving…
Calbee Inc. is set to launch its latest limited-edition thick-cut potato chip, “Potato Sensation. Savory Hokkaido Kelp Soy Sauce Flavor,” on January 20, 2025, in convenience stores nationwide, followed by broader retail distribution on January 27. This product highlights…
The Indian agricultural market is witnessing an unexpected shift this season, where the soaring popularity of mangoes has severely impacted potato demand. According to recent reports from Kanpur, Farrukhabad, and Kannauj, cold storages are packed with unsold…
In 2025, Calbee initiated a trial program in two Japanese elementary schools—Setagaya’s Nakazato Elementary and Osaka’s Toyosaki Elementary—where around 80 students cultivated potatoes using Potato Bags, a portable, soil-filled growing medium developed by Calbee Potato and Protoleaf. The program spanned five…
Seosan City, a key potato-producing region in South Korea, has taken a major step toward securing the future of its potato industry by successfully cultivating 30 tons of ‘Geumseon’ seed potatoes—a high-starch, flavorful, and twice-croppable variety. Developed by the Rural Development…
9 July 2025 saw the release of the first episode in a new Kazakhstan series on the “Potato Enthusiast” video blog—a field report from LLP “Aktogay Agro” in Pavlodar Region. From this starting point, host Viktor Kovalev…
In North Korea’s inland regions, such as South Pyongan and Hwanghae provinces, farmers typically plant potatoes in mid-March and harvest them after the summer solstice (June 21). However, reports from Radio Free Asia (RFA) reveal that many…
A fresh installment of Potato Enthusiast is live on YouTube (also mirrored on VK Video). This time the crew heads to Pavlodar Region—specifically to Kairat Abishev’s farm “Daneker,” near the village of Beskaragay. https://youtu.be/BVsNmuD2TDE Episode Highlights What’s…
Potato farmers in Gangwon Province, particularly in Chuncheon, have long relied on the ‘Sumi’ variety. However, climate change has drastically reduced its yield and quality. The alternative, ‘Dubaek,’ also struggles with heat stress during the monsoon season,…
