Potato news archive – Page 23
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Eat potatoes to reduce poverty
One of Britain's largest potato providers Albert Bartlett is raising money for Sport Relief by donating cash and offering activity breaks
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Branston donates over £19k to children's charity
Lincolnshire branch of Kids was one of supplier’s charities of the year in 2017, with fundraisers including a 100-mile sponsored bike ride
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Indonesia extends Australian seed potato access
Market opens to Victorian and South Australian suppliers, building on strong agricultural trade between two nations
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New fungicide for UK to tackle blight
The potato crop treatment will enter the UK and Ireland market this year and offering the lowest application interval yet
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Fungicide 'could help potato growers tackle PCN'
Chemical previously used as a fungicide could help boost yields in crops affected by Potato Cyst Nematode disease, AHDB trials reveal
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UK potato stocks reach six-year high
British potato stocks for end of November 2017 reached highest level for that point in the season since 2011/12, according to AHDB
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GB potato seeds triple yields in Kenya
British seed varieties more than tripled the average yield of Kenyan seeds in the east African country following trials.
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Protecting potatoes
The controversial issues of rejections and payment deductions are holding back trust in the British potato sector, but an NFU Potato Forum report hopes to spark a new era of collaboration
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Reducing volatility in an imbalanced sector
Despite an oversupply of potatoes, increasing use of contracts is helping bring much-needed stability for growers and suppliers
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Laurence Eldred: A life’s journey well travelled
Laurence Eldred, who made his mark on Spitalfields Market over more than seven decades, has died after a short illness aged 90. His son Martin pays tribute to the memory of his father
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Egyptian exports rise in 2017
Egypt’s Agricultural Export Council has revealed that exports of Egyptian fruit and vegetables rose by 3 per cent last year
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Exports and NPD drive growth at Mash Direct
Northern Irish convenience manufacturer enjoys buoyant sales thanks to product launches and increased focus on exports
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Paul Shepherd to leave Nene Potatoes
Managing director is stepping down after 15 years to pursue interests outside of potato sector
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Kenyan farmers embrace contracts
Through the East African Potato Consortium, Kenyan potato producers are turning to contract farming in response to tough growing conditions
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South Korea reopens to Pacific Northwest potatoes
Deal secures access for table-stock potatoes from three US states, with industry hopeful more growing regions will be added to the list
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NFU calls for better communication in potato sector
Producers want greater clarity from packers and processors on crop quality, report shows
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Price of Christmas dinner rises due to Brexit
Good Housekeeping's annual survey finds the average cost of Christmas dinner is up 16 per cent as prices rise across the plate
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Cypriot new potatoes return to shelves at Tesco
Retailer responds to continued demand for seasonal new potatoes during winter
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Branston field manager scoops AHDB award
Jim Aitken wins ‘Above and Beyond’ award for contribution at potato supplier's Scottish site
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New ventilated potato sack helps stop the rot
Jute bag with ‘ventilated striping’ could help Scottish seed potato exporters minimise bacterial growth during export