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Improved Safe Haven standards provide added protection for British seed potato exports
Eight new amendments to the seed potato industry’s assurance scheme will come into force this week (1 October). The certification…
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Early seed potato harvest could help prevent dry rot
SRUC consultant Dr Stuart Wale has said that an early harvest is likely to reduce the risk of silver scurf,…
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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 outbreaks of late blight in…
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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 potato industry. The Potato Industry…
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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. The variety Jacky is on…
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Interim AHDB Potatoes Sector Board Chair appointed
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed Alison Levett as interim chair of its Potato Sector Board. Alison, who…
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Blight fungicide given emergency approval
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has approved the use of Funguran Progress to control late blight in organic potato crops.…
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Percos has tuber blight on its label
The blight fungicide Percos (ametoctradin and dimethomorph) from BASF is one of the few blight fungicides which has a label…
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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 exceptionally high environmental standards and…
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Two new toppers completes Scotts 2020 line-up
Ten years since introducing its first haulm topper, Scotts has this month launched two new machines, making its range the…