Potato news archive – Page 10
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Syngenta offers potato protection
New Quantis biostimulant gives relief to heat-stressed potatoes
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Potato ballot result 'reflects brewing discontent’
AHDB petitioners welcome “clear vote” to do away with potato levy while NFU calls for clarity on R&D body’s future “as soon as possible”
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Potato sector votes to ditch AHDB levy
Two thirds of buyers and growers vote ‘no’, sending the message that industry doesn’t feel beleaguered R&D body is good value for money
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East of England growers deliver potato fun
Over 600 school children enjoyed potato planting fun mid-lockdown thanks to East of England Agriculture Society and its field-to-fork mission
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Early Jerseys harness heritage
Steeped in farming tradition, Jersey’s famous early potatoes benefit from their ‘royal’ treatment and the island’s natural advantages
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Eat local helps Pembrokeshire spuds
Producers predict strong demand for their Pembrokeshire earlies thanks to an upward trend for locally-grown food
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Automated genomics screen tackles plant disease
New approach pioneered by the Earlham Institute proves significantly quicker in helping combat potato disease
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AHDB highlights IPM strategy
Prevention, detection and control are key pillars to AHDB’s IPM strategy, designed to help potato growers adapt to a world with fewer pesticides
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Wilson's sees spud sales soar
Northern Ireland’s leading potato brand Wilson’s Country retains its top-of-the-market slot and doubles retail sales in 2020
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Tesco to sell unwashed potatoes
Supermarket says move on organic potatoes will cut back on waste and massively increase shelf life
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AHDB announces potato trials
Research on crop protection and soil health at four Strategic Potato Farms will be confirmed after result of levy ballot
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SPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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Uncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer
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Tong upgrades veg-polishing kit
TPS-Pro and U-Brush polishers given 2021 upgrades to offer performance improvements
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‘AHDB Hort levy will be scrapped’, says Eustice
Defra secretary tells NFU Live he will respect outcome of ballot but says government is exploring options to retain certain valued services offered by R&D body
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US potato exports show signs of recovery
Fresh potato exports from US remain behind 2019 record levels, with signs of improvement on the horizon
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TFC promotes Schlusnus to CEO
Former member of Lidl's senior management team says he is ready to continue the tropical produce company's expansion
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Fruitbox 55 Lisa Raschia, Marks & Spencer
The retailer's head of fresh produce tells Fruitnet how it is keeping pace with the latest consumer market trends
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Greens of Soham embarks on eco strategy
Fenland grower rolls out host of new environmental measures, aiming to significantly reduce its impact on the planet and collaborate with customers on carbon offsetting
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Branston appoints new head of prepared
UK potato supplier Branston appoints managing director of prepared team to support growth plans