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spot sprayer is no longer completely new, it’s technology is still grappling with the challenge of ‘green on green’ recognition,

Slower Scottish seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average

The British potato industry is in talks with the European Union about relaxing the seed potato measure

Scottish farmers and crofters breathed a sigh of relief after a post-Brexit trade deal was agreed just days before the end of the transition period. Farmers’ union NFU Scotland (NFUS), which has long warned ...

Scottish potato farmers have said that uncertainty surrounding their ability to sell to Northern Ireland post-Brexit is causing millions of pounds in losses, prompting Scotland’s environment minister to accuse the government of treating the ...

In a move that reflects the growing ambition of Scottish snack brand Taylors Snacks, the company has secured its first listing in ALDI stores across the UK. This expansion marks a milestone ...

A detailed analysis by SRUC explores Scotland’s pivotal role in the UK potato sector, focusing on seed potato production and its economic implications amidst shifting consumer preferences and Brexit-related challenges.

Explore the challenges faced by Scotland's potato sector, including declining fresh potato demand and Brexit-related export concerns, as outlined in a recent study by SRUC. The article emphasizes the sector's economic significance, ...

Farmers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, farm owners and agricultural scientists are witnessing unprecedented market dynamics in the UK potato industry. The combination of a short 2023 harvest and a delayed growing season has ...

Unlocking Growth and Profitability through Innovative Research In the heart of the Scottish Borders, farmers and agronomists have embarked on an exciting journey with the Restrain Accumulator ethylene research and development plots. ...

Join an upcoming webinar hosted by UPL featuring leading experts and researchers on potato late blight. Get important information ahead of the crucial season to control strains resistant to major fungicides in ...

Sainsbury’s has relaxed the product specification of Scottish potatoes to support farmers through one of the toughest seasons. The run of wet weather this season has left many Scottish farmers with crops ...

#PotatoFarming #FoodSecurity #GovernmentPolicies #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateResilience #UKAgriculture #FarmersInsights #GBPotatoes #AgriculturalChallenges #FoodSupplyChain In recent weeks, GB Potatoes has actively collaborated with the Food Security Unit of the Scottish Government and provided valuable insights to ...

The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.   As stated by President Peter VanderZaag, "The WPC looks forward to working with Doug and Derek. They bring ...

Cover crops perform a range of functions. From protecting vulnerable soils to promoting soil biology to providing much-needed food for birds and bees, these crops often complement permanent land features such as ...

#UKPotatoSector #PotatoShortage #BrexitImpact #ChallengesAndOpportunities #SeedPotatoProduction #FreshProduceTrade #ResilienceInAgriculture The UK potato sector faced significant challenges in recent years due to various factors, including the potato shortage and its delayed impact on growers, the ...

Mop-top virus is a serious disease that affects potato crops, leading to significant yield losses and quality reduction. In this article, we will discuss the causes and symptoms of mop-top virus, as ...

Potatoes.News is a project aimed at supporting potato farmers around the world by providing information in multiple languages. Our mission is to contribute to the development of potato growing and promote the ...

The World Potato Congress Inc. is extremely pleased to present a webinar with Dr.  Alison Lees, Potato Pathologist with The James Hutton Institute, Dundee, UK on February 28, 2023 at 9.00am Eastern Standard Time (EST).Webinar Title: Potato Tuber ...

The last remaining granular nematicide for potato cyst nematode (PCN) control, Nemathorin (fosthiazate) faces an uncertain future on UK farms, as Mike Abram reports for Farmers Weekly. While its approval holder, ISK, and marketer Syngenta ...

Potato cyst nematodes, or PCN, have been moving up the agenda for Scottish growers for some time now, writes Jane Brisbane of SAC Consulting in an article published by The Scottish Farmer. “These ...

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 ...

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The worst drought farms have faced in decades is making conditions worse.Experts have warned that potatoes may stop growing on Scottish soil over the next few years due to climate change. Farmers ...

Development of the UK’s new Seed Potato Organisation is ‘quietly making progress’ and it will be launching in the next few months, as Gordon Davidson, News & Online Editor for The Scottish Farmer, reports. ...