In the recent food waste debate, potatoes represent an important factor with approximately half of the production being removed from the food supply chain. Because selling unwashed potatoes is known as a potential remedy to address this phenomenon, the present article investigates this case in...

Different types of the Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) have been useful for water stress monitoring and irrigation management in semi-arid regions, however little research exists on its effective application in humid regions. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of three CWSI models (CWSIe...

Malawi has experienced a forward shift in its demand for Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) consumption. Given limited resources at farmers' disposal, meeting the growing demand will require farmers to follow the efficient path of the farm production resources. This paper, therefore, is an attempt...

Die Beregnungssteuerung ist ein wichtiges Instrument für eine effiziente Wassernutzung bei der Feldbewässerung. Die Ermittlung des Wasserbedarfs der Pflanzen in einem Bestand kann auf unterschiedliche Arten erfolgen. Neben Beregnungsempfehlungen von offiziellen Stellen können unter anderem...