Heightened blight pressure raises the stakes for tuber protection
Growers need to give careful consideration as to how they protect potato crops through to…
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Classic blight conditions lead to an increase in Hutton criteria
WITH Hutton Criteria being recorded across the country, National Influencer for UPL UK & IE,…
AHDB Potatoes funds one-to-one storage advice amidst changes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched its new Storage Network, as part…
SPotting critical spud issues the first priority for new East hosts
Suffolk-based growers James Foskett Farms Ltd will be taking up the reins as AHDB’s Strategic…
Nominations Open for AHDB Awards
AHDB is currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for two prestigious awards, which will be…
Make the most of Initium (ametoctradrin)
The blight fungicide Percos (ametoctradin and dimethomorph) from BASF offers two unique benefits to potato…
Higher virus reservoir raises need to protect seed crops
Forecasts of an early aphid flight following the mild winter and an increase in reservoir…
New herbicide to help replace linuron
Bayer’s new herbicide Emerger (aclonifen) has been authorised for potatoes and gained EAMUs for carrots,…
New sector board members join AHDB Potatoes
This month saw three new additions to the AHDB Potatoes board: Aberdeenshire-based grower Jim Cargill;…
Remember to follow nematicide best practice this spring
Potato growers are being reminded to follow the best practice granular nematicide use protocol this…