Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
In Feb 2026, the potato industry tests a pilot program paying growers for wildlife-friendly practices and improves winter handling to reduce damage and meet buyer demand for sustainable sourcing.
In February 2026, the potato industry is testing a pilot program called the "Humane Addendum," which offers growers optional payments for measurable wildlife-friendly practices like predator-safe rodent control and habitat preservation, aiming to reduce ecological harm without ideological mandates.
Meanwhile, growers are focusing on improved winter handling to prevent bruising and blackspot, emphasizing stable pile zones, pulp temperature monitoring, gradual warming, and reduced conveyor speeds to avoid damage during shipment.
These efforts support quality, sustainability, and supply chain resilience amid growing buyer demand for responsible sourcing.
En febrero de 2026, la industria de la patata prueba un programa piloto que paga a los productores por prácticas amigables con la vida silvestre y mejora el manejo en invierno para reducir los daños y satisfacer la demanda de los compradores de fuentes sostenibles.