Potato news archive – Page 24
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ArticleAldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales
Sales up 33 per cent after retailer introduces homegrown offer, proving importance of provenance to Welsh consumers
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Article'All I want for Christmas is glyphosate'
The recent vote to relicense glyphosate has been welcomed by the farming community
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ArticleAHDB seeks next-gen potato pros
Industry levy body on the lookout for 15 professionals to join its Next Generation programme
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ArticleBranston appoints new head of category
Penny Francis joins potato supplier from Birmingham-based food manufacturer 2 Sisters
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal ‘a relief’ for growers
Growers welcome reauthorisation but long-term science-based approach to regulation is needed to allow growers to plan with certainty
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ArticleSainsbury's 'aiming for fewer suppliers'
Ongoing supplier review by Sainsbury's has moved from fruit to potatoes as retailer seeks to build direct to grower model
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ArticleEU reaches decision on glyphosate renewal
European Commission Appeal Committee ends impasse, approving a five-year renewal by 18 votes to nine
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ArticlePotato Lono promises major yield uplift
Levity CropScience unveils research indicating series of crop improvements in potatoes
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ArticleGreenvale scoops green award in Scotland
Potato supplier rewarded for boosting sustainability in the Scottish borders at the Vibes Scottish Business Awards
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ArticlePotato firm calls for grading innovation as wages rise
Caithness Potatoes wants to see harvesters with built-in graders to reduce seed potato sector’s reliance on manual labour
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ArticleOverproduction drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area hit potato sector as average prices fall 27 per cent and some growers drop below cost of production
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ArticlePesticide use has risen 'up to 18 times'
New data obtained by the Soil Association claims that active ingredients used on potatoes and onions has risen over past 40 years
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ArticleTony Worth passes away aged 77
Tributes have been offered to industry veteran and former Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Tony Worth who passed away recently
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ArticleAHDB to launch Potato Data Centre at sector trade show
Data tool will provide information on price, variety, planted area, market sector and yield
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal blocked in EU vote
Nine EU member states block reauthorisation of contrioversial weedkiller amid environmental concerns and fears it may cause cancer
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ArticleGM potato enjoys early trial success
Scientists in Norwich observe ‘marked improvement’ in late blight resistance in genetically modified Maris Piper variety
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ArticleCase study: Mixing it up
Splattenridden Farm supplies vegetables and milk to leading brands while its crop rotation has improved soils and reduced input costs
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ArticleThe Food Warehouse overhaul focuses on grower brands
Major relaunch of fresh produce range includes focus on specialist family growers and ‘real farm brands’
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ArticleLevity CropScience appoints Egyptian distributor
Lancashire firm anticipates large volume sales in MENA region, with more distribution appointments to follow
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ArticleHello Fresh launches Christmas dinner box
Butter-basted turkey and veg trimmings are available from £69.99 for four, six, eight or ten people from recipe box firm