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Increasing reports of widespread scab as United Kingdom potato harvest progresses
september 03, 2017

Increasing reports of widespread scab as United Kingdom potato harvest progresses

As the potato harvest in the United Kingdom progresses, there are increasing reports of widespread scab.
Scottish Potato Industry unites to fund major Blackleg Research project
augustus 12, 2017

Scottish Potato Industry unites to fund major Blackleg Research project

In Scotland, a group of major potato businesses and public sector organisations have sponsored a £242,000 (USD 313,000) research project aimed at reducing the impact of potato disease blackleg on the Scottish seed potato industry.
2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes
november 27, 2016

2016 GB potato production estimated down 5% at 5.22 million tonnes

AHDB Potatoes' first provisional estimate of total production in Great Britain for the 2016 crop year is 5.22 million tonnes, down 5% from 2015. Average yields for GB are estimated at just under 45 tonnes/ha, down 8% on last year.
Potato plantings by variety in Great Britain in 2016
augustus 31, 2016

Potato plantings by variety in Great Britain in 2016

AHDB Potatoes has produced provisional estimates of planted areas by variety for Great Britain for 2016.
Potato fertilization with (Fe) nanoparticles may benefit cultivation and increase nutritional value
juli 25, 2016

Potato fertilization with (Fe) nanoparticles may benefit cultivation and increase nutritional value

Work to make potatoes more nutritious by including nanoparticles in the fertilizer formulation is proving promising, according to the AHDB-funded researcher Karen Davies
Potato supplier Park Farm named Southern Champion Grower by McCain Foods UK
juli 16, 2016

Potato supplier Park Farm named Southern Champion Grower by McCain Foods UK

McCain Foods GB has recognised Park Farm near Leominister for its exceptional achievements over the potato crop year. Bill and Nicky Smith, of Park Farm, have received the Southern Champion Grower Award from popular chip brand McCain.
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Elveden Farms Ltd
april 11, 2016

Elveden Farms selected as Regional Research & Demonstration Hub for potato growers and suppliers

Elveden Farms, a West Suffolk estate is set to become a Regional Research & Demonstration Hub for potato growers and suppliers, thanks to funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative.
Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research an Demonstration
februari 17, 2016

Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research and Demonstration

In the United Kingdom, AHDB Potatoes has announced that it is searching for the first farmer host for its new Scottish Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm.
Branston Potatoes reveals expansion plans
januari 24, 2016

Branston Potatoes reveals expansion plans

Branston (Potatoes) Ltd, based near Lincoln in the United Kingdom, has submitted a planning application with North Kesteven District Council for an expansion which would create 19 new jobs.
UK Potato Industry urged to back Grow Your Own Potatoes education project
december 16, 2015

UK Potato Industry urged to back Grow Your Own Potatoes education project

With reports again highlighting a concerning lack of knowledge amongst young adults and the origin of the food they eat, educating the next generation remains an important focus
The team of Niagri Engineering
september 01, 2015

Dewulf & Miedema continue their dealer restructuring in England, Scotland and Ireland

After completing a solid and reliable distributor network in Belgium, The Netherlands,Germany and France, Dewulf~Miedema has now completed their dealer restructuring in England, Scotland and Ireland
Scottish potato crop suffers from wet summer
augustus 16, 2015

Scottish potato crop suffers from wet summer

Experts fear that in Scotland the combination of scaled back potato planting and a drop in yield due to wet weather could lead to a shortage of potatoes.
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Irrigation best practice guide for potatoes published
mei 28, 2015

Irrigation Best Practice Guide for potatoes published

To support UK Potato Growers in decisions regarding irrigation and water use, AHDB Potatoes (Potato Council) has published a best practice guide 'Irrigation and water use'.
Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains
april 29, 2015

Blightcast warnings (UK) adapted to more aggressive blight strains

Potato growers and agronomists in he United Kingdom will be better prepared to cope with more aggressive blight strains this season, with a new BlightCast warning tailored to focus on infections now typically occurring earlier in the season at cooler temperatures.
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december 15, 2014

AVR showcases its new potato harvesters at Lamma

At Lamma 2015 - UK's largest farm machinery, equipment and agricultural services show - visitors to the AVR booth can get intimately acquainted with AVR's new potato harvesters.
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augustus 06, 2014

New screen grading technology makes exchanging screens as easy as touching a button

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‘Great atmosphere’ as crowds flock to BP2013
januari 08, 2014

‘Great atmosphere’ as crowds flock to BP2013

The potato industry flocked to Harrogate for BP2013, with organisers reporting a 20 per cent increase on the usual 6,000 attendance.
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november 30, 2013

Grimme launches self- propelled potato harvester in the United Kingdom

Grimme has introduced its flagship Varitron 470 four-row self-propelled potato harvester to the UK. One machine has been undergoing testing in East Anglia, while another has already been sold for red beet harvesting.

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