Potato news archive – Page 98
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ArticleBranston spends big
Potato producer Branston has kicked off a multi-million pound tranche of investments with the opening of a state of the art, environmentally friendly cold store.
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ArticleAvoid climatic consequences
The possible consequences of climate change have been well documented this year and, with the UK forecast to have hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters, the fresh produce industry is working to adapt to future conditions. But a new survey shows that UK growers believe climate change could benefit their businesses. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Blight plight continues
Despite the improved weather, UK potato growers are still seeing the repercussions of the rain with one of the worst blight seasons in living memory.
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ArticleSt Nicholas courts local for Tesco
Kent-based potato supplier St Nicholas Court Farms has unveiled its new regional marketing campaign for Tesco.
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Mission: crop protection
The desiccant Mission, which can be used on potatoes, peas and other crops, is now being supplied by Interfarm.
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ArticleJuliette - love at first bite
Juliette potato growers held their Annual Juliette Celebration at L.F. Papworth Farms of Norfolk and the Norfolk Mead Hotel, on July 25.
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ArticleBranston finishes £2 million revamp
Branston Ltd completed a £2 million investment programme at its Scottish site last week.
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Bangor unveils blight-beating potato
As Britain’s potatoes continue to struggle to keep their heads above water, blight is spreading at dangerous levels. But scientists at Wales’ Bangor has come up with a potato to beat the blight.
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ArticleJuliette gets wined and dined
The rain did not dampen spirits at the annual Juliette celebration hosted by MBMG in Norfolk last week.
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Potato worker compensated
A potato worker who was sacked after being accused of racism has won more than £13,000 compensation from his former employer.
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ArticleRooker tours flood area
Food and farming minister Lord Rooker embarked on a tour of flood-hit Worcestershire and Gloucestershire last Friday, organised by the NFU.
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ArticleTaste the sunshine
UK sweetcorn producers are hoping that this year’s foul weather will not dampen prospects for the new season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleExtra Special spuds in at Asda
Elizabeth potatoes reappeared on the shelves at Asda last week.
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ArticleKids get their hands dirty
Some 4,000 primary schools have just harvested their own potatoes as part of the British Potato Council's (BPC) Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme.
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Lord Rooker visits flood devastation
Food and farming minister Lord Rooker embarked on a tour of flood-hit Worcestershire and Gloucestershire last Friday, organised by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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MBMG buys Warrell Morton
Fresh produce supplier MBMG has announced that it is to acquire the trade and trading assets of potato supplier Warrell Morton & Co.
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Water worrries for Spain
Spanish growers have collected 45,000 signatures on a petition to against the reformed text of the Castilla-La Mancha regional statute.
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ScottishPower looking out for biofuels
Scottish growers looking for diversification opportunities could be set for a boost with the news that ScottishPower is on the look out for farmers to grow biofuels.
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Defra relxes cross-compliance
Defra has relaxed rules on cross-compliance and set-aside, as part of moves to combat recent floods.
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ArticleBPC kids leap aboard spud bus
Thousands of children leapt aboard the British Potato Council’s promotional vehicle to take part in fun and educational potato-based activities at the Abingdon Children’s Food Festival last week.