Major potato pest eradicated
Following extensive operational investigative work and surveillance, Defra has announced the Colorado beetle has been…
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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…
AVR strengthens UK dealer network
AVR has announced a new dealer partnership in the UK, working with Ernest Doe &…
Progress being made with potato PCN control
The DeCyst project is progressing to enhance PCN control through further evaluation of trap crops.…
Little leeway with potato sprout control following dry spell
With the dry weather continuing, UPL is warning potato growers of possible challenges with sprout…
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria boosts potato crop output
Applying a nitrogen-fixing endophyte bacterial spray in potatoes can boost leaf chlorophyll content, tuber numbers…
Urgent call for CIPC data
The Residues Monitoring Group urges potato growers to forward CIPC (chlorpropham) samples. It is asking…