News on Potato Cultivation from United Kingdom

Analyst Insight: How tight does the GB potato market look?
December 23, 2019

Analyst Insight: How tight does the GB potato market look?

This autumn has been the wettest across England since 2000 and the fifth wettest on record. These conditions have hampered lifting across GB, with progress particularly slow in Yorkshire and the North of England.
QV Foods rebrands as AH Worth
December 20, 2019

Potato company QV Foods rebrands as AH Worth

AH Worth CEO Duncan Worth speaks to Ed Leahy about his company’s rebranding as it sheds its old name, QV Foods
Potato-growing trial uncovers big savings
December 20, 2019

Potato-growing trial uncovers big savings

AHDB farm excellence network reveals how reducing nitrogen fertiliser can save time and money while still improving yield.
Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020
December 03, 2019

Scotts Precision Manufacturing to Celebrate Best of British at Lamma 2020

A Union Jack branded six-bed Trinity Topper is to take centre stage on Scotts Precision Manufacturing's stand at LAMMA 2020 as the company celebrates the best of British. custom livery to the
Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row
December 02, 2019

Extreme weather hits potato processors in the UK for the second year in a row

Potato processors in the United Kingdom and their growers express again extreme concern about the potato supply, due to wet weather and potato varieties grown for processing in particular affected.
Despite the rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete
November 17, 2019

Despite much rain, British potato harvest is 89% complete

British farmers have persevered in the face of adversity to complete 89 per cent of the potato harvest during the wettest year so far since 2012.
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Planted area in Great Britain by potato variety and sector in 2019
October 01, 2019

Planted area in Great Britain by potato variety and sector in 2019

The total 2019 planted Great Britain area (revised estimate) is 118.95K ha. This updated estimate puts the area 1% higher than last year and represents the GB area covered by over 90% of producers.
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Scotts Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
September 18, 2019

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Scotts Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

The Lincolnshire Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Scotts, which manufactures a range of vegetable harvesting machinery, celebrated its Silver anniversary on 11th September.
Tong’s new FieldLoad PRO lightens the load at MH Poskitt Ltd
September 17, 2019

Tong's new FieldLoad PRO lightens the load at M H Poskitt Ltd

The first of Tong Engineering’s latest Fieldloader machine, the FieldLoad PRO, is proving to bring a dramatic reduction in loading times at one of the UK’s larger vegetable producers and processors; MH Poskitt Ltd.
Scotts Prepares for Biggest British Potato Presence
September 05, 2019

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Scotts Prepares for Biggest British Potato Presence

Scotts Precision Manufacturing is aiming to finish its record-breaking year in style with its largest-ever presence at British Potato 2019. The Lincolnshire manufacturer of vegetable harvesting equipment will have two stands at the Harrogate show.
Changes to Safe Haven Standards will support long term health of GB potato industry
August 19, 2019

Changes to Safe Haven Standards will support long term health of GB potato industry

Red Tractor are looking for industry feedback on potential changes to the Safe Haven Standards, the seed potato assurance scheme.
Four 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans
July 31, 2019

Four late blight 'resistancy' genes in current commercial potato varieties already defeated by Phytophthora Infestans

Recent research at the James Hutton Institute suggests that limited genetic differences in potato lineages has left British and American spuds vulnerable to late blight, the disease that caused the Irish potato famine.
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United Kingdom potato growers 'very worried' as homegrown crop shortage looms
July 31, 2019

United Kingdom potato growers 'very worried' as homegrown crop shortage looms

UK consumers may face a home-grown potatoes shortage next year as stocks run out due to new storage rules.
Agricultural equipment manufacturer Scott celebrates record year
July 25, 2019

Agricultural equipment manufacturer Scotts celebrates record year

Scotts Precision Manufacturing is reporting a record year, with sales of its Evolution separator and Trinity range of haulm toppers up by over 30%.
Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting
July 03, 2019

Scientists develop 'super spud' in a bid to prevent stunting

Scientists are creating a “super potato”, fortified with iron and zinc, in a bid to tackle malnutrition in developing countries.
Agricultural tech revolution: Eyes in sky precise for potatoes.
June 21, 2019

Agricultural tech revolution: Eyes in sky precise for potatoes.

Recently, drones have been given what might just be their most important ever role: being deployed to protect Scottish potatoes.
Freshfel Europe analyses promotion & trade opportunities for fresh produce at Annual Event in London
June 14, 2019

Freshfel Europe analyses promotion & trade opportunities for fresh produce at Annual Event in London

On 5 June 2019 leading fresh produce stakeholders from across Europe gathered at Freshfel Europe’s 2019 Annual Event to analyse the driving forces for opportunities in the current unpredictable business environment for the fresh produce sector.
Dry weather drives smart irrigation in the United Kingdom
April 25, 2019

Dry weather drives smart irrigation in the United Kingdom

The Environment Agency in the UK has already declared irrigation prospects ‘moderate to poor’ in the East of England – in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. AHDB offers suggestions to place farmers in a stronger position this summer.

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