Canopy cover check for desiccation decision
New drone technology could help make proactive desiccation application decisions, according to Syngenta Application Specialist,…
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Emergency approval granted for Cuprokylt
A breakthrough emergency authorisation for Cuprokylt® provides the only fungicide available to organic potato growers…
Potatoes less exposed to Brexit risks – AHDB
Potatoes are less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors says David Swales, Head…
New appointments for AHDB Arable Knowledge Exchange
Four potato-focused appointments have been announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to…
Extreme weather cuts potato plantings by 3%
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimates that the total area in Great Britain…
Potato growers urged to remain vigilant in fight against blight
Potato growers are being urged to keep a close eye on crops for signs of…
Scotts topper gets 50% power boost
Scotts Precision Manufacturing Ltd has announced that the latest version of its popular Trinity 22B…
Irrigation a hot topic at SPot Scotland Open Day
After three weeks without rainfall, AHDB’s Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm Scotland Open Day took place…
Alternaria protection to save green leaf area
Wimbledon fortnight typically sees the start of Alternaria spray programmes, with growers and agronomists urged…
Strategic Farm water trials have ‘helped me sleep at night’
Trials on water use completed at Elveden Farms as part of AHDB’s Farm Excellence programme…