Potato news archive – Page 109
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BPC aphid-monitoring system goes live
An online aphid-monitoring system launched by the British Potato Council (BPC) today went live for the 2007 season to help potato seed growers maintain the high health status of the UK crop.
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Apple marketer strikes school deal
Norman Collett is to partner Goudhurst Primary School to develop an educational programme focusing on the apple industry, in line with the Plough to Plate initiative.
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Potato season drying up
The recent dry weather may be about to play havoc with the new potato season, according to industry forecasters.
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ArticleCornish spuds in at Asda
Local new potatoes were well received by shoppers at Asda in Cornwall when they appeared on the shelves last week.
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US funds anti-PCN drive
US potato growers in Idaho are to receive government aid in an attempt to beat a bout of potato cyst nematode that is drying-up exports.
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ArticleArbor sprout campaign wins Re:fresh acclaim
The Prophet Marketing Campaign of the Year award went to Arbor for its successful British sprouts campaign ‘Learn to Love a Sprout’. When Arbor was approached with what many would class as the unenviable task of inspiring UK consumers to eat more sprouts, it came up with an uncomplicated, yet creative solution.
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Glasshouse firms merge
Two leading UK glasshouse manufacturers are set to merge, it was announced this week.
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett gets Packer of the Year award
Albert Bartlett has won the FPC Packer of the Year award at Re:fresh. A third-generation family business of more than 50 years standing, Albert Bartlett is the UK’s largest grower of root vegetables, supplying the population with one sixth of its total intake of potatoes, carrots, onions and parsnips.
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ArticleNow for something completely different
The pressure is on the fresh produce sector to come up with new ideas. The whole industry has been forced to look ahead and has shown itself to have the capacity. Chris Lyddon talks to Martin Evans of Freshgro, who is also chairman of the British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA), for his views on the way in which the vegetable sector has taken on the challenge of reinventing its image.
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Spud fraud uncovered by Trading Standards
Trading Standards has unearthed cases in which imported potatoes have been sold as British product following checks on 32 shops and stores in South Wales.
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Growers get go-ahead for lined biobeds
Growers are now free to install Lined Biobeds to treat pesticide washings and run-off from pesticide handling areas.
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ArticleOnline blight tools launched
Two online tools to aid potato growers in the battle against blight are being combined.
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ArticleThe gentle touch
FPJ ran a review of the fresh produce industry in 2006 at the end of last year and, in the round-up of highs and lows, female faces were conspicuously absent from the six-page spread. To put the record straight, Anna Sbuttoni caught up with some leading ladies for some long-overdue recognition.
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SCRI to host open day
The Scottish Crop Research Institute at Invergowrie will be opening its doors in June to welcome families for a farm open day.
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ArticleWaste watchers
There is a huge amount going on in terms of waste recycling and composting this month. Ahead of the waste exemption deadline of May 15, Compost Awareness Week is also taking place. Commercial Grower looks at what is happening to tackle the waste problem.
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ArticleAdopt a School project launched by BPC
The British Potato Council (BPC) is to adopt schools as part of a campaign designed to educate children about potato production.
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Ireland jostles over F&V reform
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture and Food has given an update on the progress of the F&V reform.
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ISSA to hold Biodiversity Day
The Irish Seed Saver Association (ISSA) is holding a Biodiversity Day on May 20 as a celebration of the organisation’s work in preserving heritage fruit trees, seeds and grains.
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Israelis go top with Bio
Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.
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NFU weighs up F&V reform
The NFU is weighing up its position on the EC fruit and vegetable reform proposals