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Drought 2018 still posing questions to potato growers
A special storage session at the final AHDB Strategic Farm field walk of the season saw discussion on the challenges…
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Check the date for potato harvest interval
Potato maincrop harvesting is set to get underway, with most growers now counting the cost on yield potential after the…
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Canopy cover check for desiccation decision
New drone technology could help make proactive desiccation application decisions, according to Syngenta Application Specialist, James Thomas, speaking at Potatoes…
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Emergency approval granted for Cuprokylt
A breakthrough emergency authorisation for Cuprokylt® provides the only fungicide available to organic potato growers for the control of late…
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Potatoes less exposed to Brexit risks – AHDB
Potatoes are less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors says David Swales, Head of Strategic Insight at the…
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New appointments for AHDB Arable Knowledge Exchange
Four potato-focused appointments have been announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to join its newly formed Arable…
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Extreme weather cuts potato plantings by 3%
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimates that the total area in Great Britain planted with potatoes is 119,000…
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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 late blight (Phytopthora infestans) despite…
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Scotts topper gets 50% power boost
Scotts Precision Manufacturing Ltd has announced that the latest version of its popular Trinity 22B Single Bed Haulm Topper is…
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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 on the light loams of…