Agrivoltaics and Potato Farming: How Partial Shading and Smart Irrigation Boost Yield and Sustainability

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 solar panels with crop cultivation—offers a dual-use solution, maximizing land efficiency while promoting renewable energy. The Study: Potato […] https://potatoes.news/agrivoltaics-and-potato-farming-how-partial-shading-and-smart-irrigation-boost-yield-and-sustainability/ #potatoes #vegetable #vegpower #cornwall #fruitpicking #farmersweekly #farmersweeklyuk #agriculture #farming #broccoli #cauliflower #vegetables #farmingphotography #foxyproduce #freshproduce #taylorfarms #oceanmist #greens #cabbage #vegetarian #vegan #brassicas #ukagriculture #backbritishfarming #farminguk #farmersguardian #tesco #sainsburys #agribusiness #fruitsandvegetables #crops #food #freshfood #foodsecurity