Potato news archive – Page 134
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NFU slams seed system
Farmers' representatives clash with their counterparts in the seed-breeding industry over potato seed.
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BPC storage warning
High autumn temperatures put the quality of stored potatoes in jeopardy.
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Potato crop below average again
Potato crop rises from last year, but is still below the four-year average.Growers battle against problems of disease.
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BPC pat on the back
The British Potato Council is congratulating itself on the success of its latest maincrop consumer campaign.
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NFU backs BPC levy rise
The National Farmers Union says it will support proposals to increase the British Potato Council annual levy to £40 a hectare.
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Organic baby boom
Organic vegetable supplier, RB Organic, has expanded into the baby foods and ready meals markets.
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Honduran export expansion
The government in Honduras is making funds available to develop further non-traditional fruit and vegetable exports.
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Nadine pips Cara
The BPC's latest plantings estimates for the UK potato crop reveals a shift in emphasis at the top of the variety league tables.
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Kids cook up potato knowledge
BPC launches school cooking contest to improve knowledge of the potato.
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Hemington retires
Stuart Hemington of Branston Potatoes, pictured centre with fellow directors, was presented with a silver salver at his last board meeting before retiring.
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Defra on the defensive
The department for the environment, farming and rural affairs rebuts a recent Friends of the Earth report on pesticides testing in the UK.
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Belgian spud waxes lyrical
An estimated 2,000 tonnes of waxy Flandria potatoes are expected to be available through the Belgian auctions this season.
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Trade flocks to potato showcase
A high proportion of the British potato industry put in an appearance at this week's British Potato 2001 event at Newark, Notts.
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Organic target reached
One of the UK's leading suppliers of organic root vegetables is celebrating its first two years by increasing investment.
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WCF and Branston form potato alliance
Branston Potatoes and WCF join forces. Together the two form Tesco's largest supplier.
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Growers seek seed information
A BPC survey has shown that potato growers need more information about the seeds they purchase.
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Profits on a plate for potato growers
British potato growers told that biodegradable packaging may provide a welcome new outlet for their product.
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BPC wants potato lovers
The BPC steps up its search for volunteers to promote the crop in-store.
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HRI to stage organic open day
Horticulture Research International is to hold a one-day organics event for existing and potential growers at its Kirton site in September.
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Multiples react to prince's plea
The supermarkets will stock more locally grown produce.Prince Charles claimed buying locally would help the rural recovery.