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Potato production hits lowest level since 2012
The total potato harvest is 13% down on the five-year average of 5.6m tonnes at 4.9m tonnes, according to the…
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Fungicide testing sheds more light on emerging blight strains
Results of research into the fungicide sensitivity of GB late blight isolates was presented at AHDB Agronomists’ Conference 2018 today…
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Would you like to be at the cutting edge of arable innovation?
AHDB is looking for two forward-thinking commercial arable farmers in England to host Strategic Arable Farms. One will be in…
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Groundbreaking potato breeder wins industry’s top award
One of Britain’s most innovative potato breeders was last night presented with the Potato Industry Award, an annual accolade presented…
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Dr Bill Watts to work with potato industry in Wales and the West
Bill Watts has joined AHDB as Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager (Potatoes) for the West Midlands, South West and Wales. Having…
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Haith marks machine milestone with 15th visit to interpom | preneurs
UK based vegetable handling machinery manufacturer Haith is preparing for its 15th appearance at Interpom | Preneurs next month. The…
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Potential Diquat ban challenges future harvest
Use of alternative herbicides was the main topic of discussion at the final AHDB Strategic Potato Farm field walk of…
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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…