Potato news archive – Page 18
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ArticleScottish potatoes help keep UK sector afloat
Less affected by last year’s drought, Scottish stocks have been key to supply in 2019, according to AHDB
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ArticleA taste of branding
Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann is fronting a new brand aiming to help chefs make the best decisions with their produce
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ArticleBranston chairman set to leave role
Guy McCracken will step down as chairman at the potato powerhouse following nearly ten years of service
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ArticleBranston lands Tesco award as growers go green
Potato supplier recognised for work with Tesco Sustainable Farming Group in encouraging greater use of environmentally-friendly cover crops
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ArticleFarming incomes down 17 per cent
Spike in cost of energy, fertiliser and feed pushes up cost of production, causing a £929 million fall in overall agricultural income
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ArticleNew drive to control downy mildew and blight
Extensive AHDB research project tackles widespread diseases, with downy mildew estimated to cause annual lettuce losses of over £15m
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ArticlePoToyto Story: Albert Bartlett backs new film
Potato grower Albert Bartlett is launching a new on-pack promotion to celebrate the launch of Toy Story 4
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ArticleBrexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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ArticleCreating something out of the ordinary
Israeli exporters are redoubling their efforts to innovate, under intense competition from other parts of the Mediterranean
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ArticlePotato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat
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ArticleSewage salad has NI Water miffed
Northern Ireland Water is urging people not to flush food waste down the sink after flurry of potatoes and carrots clog waterworks
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ArticlePlans for GM potato trial under fire
New GM trial from The Sainsbury Laboratory has been described as being of "no benefit" to society
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ArticlePotato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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ArticleWarm weather a boost for Cornish earlies
With a sunny Easter approaching, Cornish new potatoes are sitting pretty and on track to be the first UK mainland potato crop in retailers
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ArticleBranston profits down after big harvest
Turnover and profits in 2017/18 financial year suffered from low prices despite selling marginally more potatoes
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ArticleKenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes welcomes new board members
Sector board has three new additions, with experience in potatoes and food and drink more generally
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ArticleSmart tech ‘can boost yields and limit waste’
Trials by Asda potato growers highlight need for better data management to prevent produce falling outside specs
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ArticleEarly Risers
Like their Jersey competitors, Pembrokeshire Early potato varieties have had a much easier growing season as planting gets underway
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ArticleAustralian vegetable exports grow
Asian markets demand more fresh Australian vegetables with carrots making up over one-third in value