Potato growers target clean finish to season as blight pressure resurfaces
Mixed weather patterns across many regions in the UK and Ireland is leading to localised…
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AHDB seeks outstanding individuals in the potato industry
Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards recognising individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the UK…
New salad variety on track to achieve 2 million tubers/ha
A next generation salad potato variety has the potential to become a new market leader.…
Interim AHDB Potatoes Sector Board Chair appointed
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed Alison Levett as interim chair of its…
Blight fungicide given emergency approval
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has approved the use of Funguran Progress to control late…
Percos has tuber blight on its label
The blight fungicide Percos (ametoctradin and dimethomorph) from BASF is one of the few blight…
The Jersey Royal Company recognised as Centre of Excellence for sustainable farming
The Jersey Royal Company has become Jersey’s first LEAF Demonstration Farm in recognition of its…
Two new toppers completes Scotts 2020 line-up
Ten years since introducing its first haulm topper, Scotts has this month launched two new…
Changing weather pattern puts potato growers on high alert for blight
Rain showers and warming temperatures have heightened the threat of potato blight with Hutton Criteria…
Unique mode of action in Electis suits late season use
Hutton periods are now being recorded in England and the focus needs to shift to…