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In the face of a looming threat to the UK potato industry, the James Hutton Institute has achieved a significant milestone by securing funding for the continuation of the national blight monitoring ...

Adapting to Technological Advancements and Sustainable Practices in Potato Cultivation In the ever-evolving landscape of potato cultivation, staying abreast of the latest advancements in nutrient management is paramount. The "RB209 Nutrient Management ...

Children across the United Kingdom have been harvesting new potato crops as part of the Potato Council’s primary school project, Grow Your Own Potatoes. Keen to observe educational activity in their constituencies, ...

There is more to the long-term storage of potatoes than sprout suppressants. Here we examine five main considerations

#potatocultivation #soilhealth #wetseason #cultivationdepth #soilcompaction #agriculturalsustainability According to the latest data from the UK, wet weather during the potato-growing season can lead to soil compaction, which can negatively affect crop yields. In ...

Potato growers in the UK are facing weather challenges and weed control problems which are affecting their potato planting and harvest yields. This article will explore the latest data and information on ...

#UKpotatoindustry#Lancashirepotatogrowers#potatoproduction#sustainability#environmentalresponsibility#localsourcing#consumerdemand According to the latest data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), potato production in the UK has been declining over the years. In 2020, the total potato production was ...

The NFU has welcomed the launch of the voluntary initiative of GB Potatoes this week, which should fill gaps left in the industry since the demise of AHDB Potatoes. The mission of this new organisation is ...

After two dry years out of four, many farmers are seriously considering the future viability of a water hungry crop like potatoes, as John Sleigh reports for The Scottish Farmer. An exceptionally dry summer for ...

NIAB strengthens potato research team with new appointment UK CROP research organisation NIAB has appointed Peter Craven as its new Research Development Manager. Starting in August, Peter joins an established team of ...

Mike Storey made honorary EAPR member DR Mike Storey has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to research and innovation in the potato industry with an honorary membership of the European Association ...

Improving the reliability of trap cropping to help farmers overcome potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure, is being investigated as part of a new feasibility study, funded by Defra and Innovate UK. The ...

Project seeks to stimulate PCN to hatch outside of potato planting times IMPROVING the reliability of trap cropping to help farmers overcome potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure, is being investigated as part ...

Growers urged to attend meetings to shape future of sector A GROUP of nine seed potato growers from across Scotland, along with technical back-up, are putting together a new organisation to support ...

A new body to represent British seed potato growers has been proposed and aims to ensure the sustainability of the sector following the closure of AHDB Potatoes, according to a news report ...

OVER the last decade, the Innovative Farmers group has launched more than 120 field labs and awarded more than £450,000 in grants to groups of growers and farmers, supporting them to research ...

Potato Partnership to expands on former AHDB work FARM adviser and trials specialist Agrii is to lead a collaborative project intent on building on the legacy of AHDB Potatoes. In collaboration with Foskett ...

Ethylene is one of the most effective sprout inhibitors for potatoes in storage. The method is cheap, easy to use and can be used independently by growers. Still, there are a number of myths ...

AHDB launches horticulture and potatoes website for growers FOLLOWING the wind-down of AHDB Horticulture and Potatoes in the UK, the organisation has launched a website specifically for those sectors to ensure previous ...

Timely reminder that drainage water may leach nitrate from fields MOST UK areas received less precipitation over the 2021–22 excess winter rainfall (EWR) period, according to the Met Office, but this has ...

The website launch of a grower-led organization of sector stakeholders that aims to “defend the industry from threats and provide a flexible platform for innovation and growth” means that the efforts to ...

Setting up a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally diminish nematode numbers by up to two-thirds. As chemical methods that once effectively controlled the pest are dwindling, growers are now ...

Report considers effects on economy RISING costs will be crucial to farm business planning over the next six months as high rates of inflation impact the UK agricultural economy, according to the ...

Soil dwelling nematodes are a serious threat to crop performance. They affect a range of crops including potatoes, carrots, cereals, raspberries and strawberries, both directly and indirectly often inflicting severe economic losses. ...

Planting a potato cyst nematode (PCN) trap crop can naturally reduce nematode numbers by up to 75%. One group of potato farmers have trialled whether they can be successfully established in the ...