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Potato farmers in Kenya could soon have a more resilient option against late blight and viral diseases, thanks to a new variety released by Kalro. The variety, known as 1G70, was showcased at the ...

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Looking back to the early and mid-20th century, it’s striking how familiar the challenges of potato growing still feel today.

Andrea Guastella, executive chef and co-owner of Ramsey's L’Arte Della Pasticceria bakery, is rooting for the return of the ...

Blight is a common problem in the late summer and early autumn months. In October, blight is regularly found on potato and tomato plants, as is powdery mildew, but milk can help prevent these diseases ...

It’s been two years since Israel launched its war on Hamas in Gaza and life in the enclave has never been harder. Palestinians there have shared stories and family photos.

In his latest book, folklorist Shane Lehane looks at the traditions that have shaped Ireland, from the sacred heart to the ...

Rodrigo Werle wonders if anybody is ever happy to see him. He is, after all, a weed scientist specializing in the most ...

If you're worried that potato season might be over, you're in luck - with a little prep work, you can keep spuds in your ...

When it comes to the science fiction genre, most movies and television series that fall under the “ sci-fi ” umbrella fall more into the “fiction” category. They’re the projects that imagine strange ...

The figures by the River Liffey in Dublin are more clothes than flesh. The Famine Memorial, created by Rowan Gillespie, holds ...