Potato industry urged to support CIPC residues monitoring
The CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), a cross-industry body, has submitted its second-year draft report…
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Major potato pest eradicated
Following extensive operational investigative work and surveillance, Defra has announced the Colorado beetle has been…
Potato survey to assess industry confidence and future outlook
GB Potatoes has launched a new Potato Industry Confidence Survey to capture a picture of…
Novel IPM programme shortlisted for industry award
One of the largest integrated pest management (IPM) platforms ever established in the UK is…
Raised risk of early potato dormancy break following dry summer
An earlier-than-usual break in potato dormancy is likely to be the legacy of the hot,…
UK to feature in potato AI regen pilot
The UK will be a pilot location for a Europe-wide project designed to validate and…
Progress being made with potato PCN control
The DeCyst project is progressing to enhance PCN control through further evaluation of trap crops.…
Anthocyanin option for stressed maize and potatoes
Stressed crops of maize and potatoes struggling after a record dry spring and a third…
Progress being made in sustainable potato production
Now in its final year, the TRIP (Transformative Reduced Input in Potatoes) project collected 5.8…
Little leeway with potato sprout control following dry spell
With the dry weather continuing, UPL is warning potato growers of possible challenges with sprout…