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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, Pam Chambers, gives a current…
Potatoes
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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 of an £800,000 fund ring-fenced for…
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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 Potato (SPot) Farm East host…
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Nominations Open for AHDB Awards
AHDB is currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for two prestigious awards, which will be presented at this year’s National…
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Make the most of Initium (ametoctradrin)
The blight fungicide Percos (ametoctradin and dimethomorph) from BASF offers two unique benefits to potato growers. Firstly ametoctradin (or Initium)…
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Higher virus reservoir raises need to protect seed crops
Forecasts of an early aphid flight following the mild winter and an increase in reservoir of virus in potato seed…
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New herbicide to help replace linuron
Bayer’s new herbicide Emerger (aclonifen) has been authorised for potatoes and gained EAMUs for carrots, parsnips, onions and a range…
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New sector board members join AHDB Potatoes
This month saw three new additions to the AHDB Potatoes board: Aberdeenshire-based grower Jim Cargill; Somerset-based grower Chris Wilson; and…
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Remember to follow nematicide best practice this spring
Potato growers are being reminded to follow the best practice granular nematicide use protocol this spring to ensure products are…
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Field trials increase crop yields as WRAP explores standardised measurement on farms
Field trials conducted during the 2017 growing season in the UK have shown how the use of smart technology, combined…