Successful long-term potato storage – 5 key areas
There is more to the long-term storage of potatoes than sprout suppressants. Here we examine five main considerations
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 ...
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 ...
#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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...