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Agosto 02, 2012

British growers advised to protect valuable potatoes in store this year

Potato growers in Britain this year have had to endure the worst of conditions and the wet weather has caused crop loss and stress

Agosto 01, 2012

Access to water still high on agenda for British potato growers

Water abstraction reform is high on the list of challenges the NFU’s Potato Forum will tackle in the next year.

Agosto 01, 2012

Standen-Pearson potato harvesters - New technology, more options

Standen-Pearson potato harvester developments continue at a fast pace, with new technology and new machines being introduced due to increasing demand from UK and export markets.

Julio 25, 2012

Rain driving spread of potato blight in Scotland

One of the scourges of the potato crop – blight – has now been found in all the major growing areas of Scotland, with infestation levels running well ahead of average.

Julio 12, 2012

Potato growers in Britain face weather-related challenges

Potato growers are facing many weather-related challenges and recent warm, wet weather has led to a massive increase in the number of Smith Periods this year so far, says Potato Council executive and blight specialist Gary Collins.

Julio 12, 2012

McDonald’s and the IOC banned other french fries from Olympics

Because of an exclusive sponsorship deal with McDonald's, none of the other 800 food retailers on the grounds of 40 Olympic sites will be allowed to sell 'chips or french fries'during the fortnight of the Games.

Julio 07, 2012

Londres 2012: la guerra de las papas fritas

McDonald's, uno de los major sponsors de los JJOO, dejará de tener el monopolio para vender el producto más pedido en las instalaciones. Sin embargo, la liberación no es total El personal que trabaja sin descanso para tener todo listo de cara a la cer...

Julio 05, 2012

Wyma approves new Service Agent for UK and Ireland Packers

UK and Ireland growers and packers can now count on the support of a new local approved service agent for Wyma equipment.

Julio 03, 2012

Targeted water use could save costs for potato growers

About half of British potato growers do not calculate crop need. Many still irrigate a fixed quantity, regardless of rainfall and evaporation rates, leading to either wasteful or insufficient application of water.

Julio 03, 2012

Crisp manufacturer Fairfield Farms invests in packaging and processing equipment

Essex-based potato farm Fairfields in the UK has invested in a brand new packing, processing and manufacturing unit, boosting jobs in the local area.

Julio 03, 2012

Search is on for prestigious potato industry award winner in Britain

otato Council is seeking nominations for this year's British Potato Industry Award.

Junio 30, 2012

Fewer Jersey Royal potatoes are exported

Farmers expect to export fewer Jersey Royal potatoes in 2012 compared with previous years.

Junio 30, 2012

Advice to put potato in fine dining league

The West Midlands Potato Day, held at Corfton Farms, Craven Arms, on June 20, was a huge success again this year.

Junio 30, 2012

McCain Foods GB ends Spud Shilling loyalty scheme

McCain Foods in the UK is dropping the loyalty scheme through which consumers could earn ‘Spud Shillings’ by buying McCain products or playing games on its website.

Junio 28, 2012

World Potato Congress information available online

Everyone who attended the World Potato Congress last month agreed that WPC 2012 was a huge success. Now, speaker presentations and video's are available online. It's a great opportunity to have another look at the great presentations or take a look at...

Junio 28, 2012

New blight strain prompts fungicide concerns in the UK

Dutch tests on a new strain of potato blight similar to that discovered for the first time in the UK last year have shown some isolates have reduced sensitivity to the common active fluazinam used to control the disease.

Junio 25, 2012

Advice for British growers to cover challenging blight conditions

Potato crops in Britain are facing high blight pressure this season, demanding the best possible protection under extremely challenging application conditions.

Junio 25, 2012

The buzz around World Potato Congress

The biggest potato conference ever held in Britain, World Potato Congress 2012, took place in Edinburgh in May, attracting more than 800 delegates from over 50 countries to discuss the world’s third most important food crop.