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#agriculture#potatoproduction#Kenyanfarmers#KFC#sustainablesourcing#supplychain#economic#development#employmentopportunities This article highlights the recent news that Kenyan farmers may soon start supplying potatoes to KFC, a popular fast-food chain. The article discusses the potential benefits of this partnership...

#SmartFarmingTechnology#Agriculture#Farmers#Adoption#Efficiency#Productivity#Profitability According to a recent survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), only 27% of farms use advanced technologies such as sensors, drones, and autonomous machinery. The...

#Ireland#potatoindustry#investmentaidscheme#seed#potatoes#chippingpotatoes#agriculture#sustainability#competitiveness#innovation#researchanddevelopment The potato industry is a crucial sector of Ireland's agricultural economy, with the country producing around 350,000 tonnes of seed potatoes annually. The new investment aid scheme will provide...

Agriculture is an ever-evolving field that requires innovative solutions to improve productivity and efficiency. With the help of AI and standard RGB cameras, farmers, agronomists, and agricultural engineers can now...

#Agriculture#McCain#Foods#CanadianProcessingPlant#Innovation#Sustainability#EconomicGrowth#PotatoFarmers#FoodIndustry McCain Foods, a global leader in the food industry, has recently announced its largest-ever investment in a Canadian processing plant. This investment is expected to have significant implications for...

#potatoindustry#agriculture#economicimpact#ruralcommunities#foodsecurity#nutrition#exports According to a recent report by the National Potato Council, the U.S. potato industry generated over $20 billion in economic activity in 2020, supporting more than 87,000 jobs and...

The Northwest European Potato Growers Association (NEPG) expects that only limited space will be left in the EU4 countries for growing potatoes in a larger area during the coming growing...

#Potatogrowers #Punjab #governmentassistance #lowprices #subsidy #procurementcenters #storagefacilities #processingunits #agriculturesector Potato growers in Punjab are facing losses due to low prices and are urging the government to provide assistance. According to...

Potatoes are a staple food crop globally, and climate change poses significant challenges to potato production, affecting yield, quality, and overall crop performance. This article will examine the latest data...

Agricultural group Syngenta launches Karate 0.4% GR, a new product to control wireworms in potatoes and corn. The granulate was recently approved by the Crop Protection and Biocide Authorization Board.When...