Blight options to break EU-37 resistance
Potato growers and agronomists should be mindful of developing blight strains less sensitive to fluazinam,…
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New trials aim to raise the bar on potato agronomy
New trials by leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons could pave the way for significant improvements to…
Somerset Estate forms partnership to improve eating quality of potatoes
A Somerset potato farm is looking at innovative ways of growing the best tasting spuds.…
AHDB to roll out Strategic Farms for arable growers
AHDB has revealed plans to roll out a series of Strategic Farms for arable farmers…
Potato planted area estimated to increase by 4%
AHDB Potatoes Market Intelligence Analysts estimate the total area planted with potatoes in Great Britain…
Hot potatoes under Alternaria attack
Heat stress under record seasonal high early summer temperatures could trigger increased risk of an…
High hopes for British seed potatoes in Kenya
Official potato trial seed sent to Kenya has passed initial lab tests and is now…
Short window to save seed treatment say Bayer
Growers and the wider arable industry have a short window of opportunity to help influence…
Smart water management: saves money and time
The unseasonably dry weather this spring has forced many farmers to irrigate large proportions of…
Protect tubers against slugs this season
With slugs estimated to cost the potato industry £56.5 million per year, growers are reminded…