Biologicals help boost seed potato tubers
A potato trial has shown a significant boost in seed potato tuber numbers through a…
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Wheat irrigation required with little rain in the forecast
With just 13mm of rain since the beginning of March, Norfolk grower Michael Wilton will…
Nutrition focus for potatoes following wet winter
Hutchinsons agronomist Jack Lane suggests nutrition will need to be a priority for many potato…
UK approval of insecticide flupyradifurone
Bayer has received regulatory authorisation for Sivanto Prime, a foliar applied plant protection product containing…
Revised farming systems behind Rhizoctonia risk
Changing rotations and reduced tillage could explain why Rhizoctonia solani is becoming more prevalent and…
Innovate UK funds wireworm control project
Emerald Research Ltd (ERL) and a leading potato grower in South West England have won…
Enigma research unveils the possibility of future wireworm threats
Fera scientists have made breakthrough progress with industry-steered wireworm research, highlighting where and when the…
New Enigma research projects to protect potato and OSR crops
Fera Science has launched two new industry-driven R&D projects within the Enigma series, connecting partners,…
Levy funded projects launched to boost potato sector
Following a grant agreement between the AHDB and GB Potatoes. residual levy reserves will be…
Vigorous new forage triticale a hardy cover crop option
A new winter-active and highly vigorous variety of triticale offers arable farmers a reliable and…