Arable
UK grower estimates show small drop in potato planted area
The UK planted area for potatoes has held up despite a turbulent season for growers. The figures suggest a minimal impact...
Potatoes
Arable
Marketing campaign launched to help shift 1.2 million spuds in storage
The stocks of potatoes held by growers at the end of March totalled 1.19 million tonnes according to an Agriculture...
Agri-Business
World potato congress coming to Ireland in 2021
The World Potato Congress will be hosted by the Irish Potato Federation next year – from May 31 to June...
Arable
UK potato businesses urged to ditch CIPC ahead of use-up date
The Potato Industry CIPC Stewardship Group (PICSG) has warned potato growers and buyers against applying sprout suppressant Chlorpropham (CIPC) at...
Agri-Business
AHDB support seed potato exporters at international trade show
Several UK seed potato exporters will join AHDB at this year’s Fruit Logistica trade show to showcase quality produce from...
Arable
Growing ambitions with Netherlands study tour
A study tour in the Netherlands allowed seed potato growers from the United Kingdom (UK) to see first-hand the developments...
Arable
NI potato harvest: Unfinished business as up to 10% remains underground
As much as 10% of Northern Ireland’s potato crop still remain in the ground, according to the latest grower-survey carried...
Arable
Despite the rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete
British farmers have persevered in the face of adversity to complete 89% of the potato harvest during the wettest year...
Arable
Future of chemistry focus at Potatoes in Practice
The future of chemicals in arable farming has taken central focus at Potatoes in Practice – the UK’s largest field-based...
Arable
AHDB to host desiccation events to aid growers
AHDB Potatoes is to host a range of events designed to help growers fine-tune their desiccation programme following the loss...
Arable
Seeking a seed grower for AHDB’s next Strategic Potato farm
AHDB is on the hunt for a host for the next Strategic Potato (SPot) farm in Scotland. The current project...
Arable
Scottish potatoes help keep GB potato sector afloat
After a tough 2018 season, Scottish potatoes have become increasingly important to maintain supply this year, according to statistics from...
Agri-Business
AHDB Potatoes funds one-to-one storage advice amidst changes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched its new Storage Network, as part of an £800,000 fund ring-fenced...
Arable
Nominations open for 2 AHDB industry awards
AHDB is currently seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for two prestigious potato industry awards, which will be presented at this...
Arable
Potato stocks down 13% on five-year average
Following the tough 2018 growing season, the latest estimates from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) show British potato...
Arable
AHDB's latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region
AHDB has welcomed a new recruit to work with potato growers in the East of England. David Wilson has taken...
Arable
Latest potato stocks figures down almost a quarter on last year
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s (AHDB) latest estimates show potato stock levels held by British growers are 24% down...
Arable
Historic potato conference in store for top European researchers
The latest scientific progress in all fields of post-harvest potato research and development will be presented at a conference in...
