News on The Potato Supply Chain from United Kingdom

AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects
November 22, 2024

AHDB and GB Potatoes agree on use of residual potato levy reserves to fund seven industry projects

The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after a grant agreement was signed between AHDB and GB Potatoes.
Robert Strathern of Fairfields Farm inspects his potato harvest, highlighting the challenges faced due to delayed planting from a wet spring and the rising costs of energy impacting storage.
October 24, 2024

Fairfields Farm: Potato harvest hit by rising costs and bad weather

Potato farmers have been hit by rising costs and bad weather affecting harvests. Robert Strathern, of Fairfields Farm at Wormingford, near Colchester, described a wet spring that delayed the harvest, making it a 'race against the clock and the weather.'
Potato Days UK concludes on a high note – a forum for the entire potato sector
September 27, 2024

Potato Days UK concludes on a high note – a forum for the entire potato sector

Potato Days UK, held in early September at Dyson farming’s Nocton Farm in Lincolnshire, ended on a high note, meeting visitor and exhibitor expectations.
Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities with Investment Funding and Potato Yarn Breakthrough
September 07, 2024

Potato Yarn Breakthrough: Fibe Accelerates Sustainable Fashion Possibilities, creating textile fibre from potato harvest waste

Fibe, a London-based material science company, has developed the world’s first textile fibre from potato harvest waste (stems and leaves), garnering the attention of investors and industry experts alike.
The Masser Family of Companies Announces Strategic Partnership With Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc.
September 06, 2024

The Masser Family of Companies Announces Strategic Partnership With Szawlowski Potato Farms, Inc.

The Masser Family of Companies (MFC), the eighth-generation family-owned potato farming company, announced a strategic partnership with Szawlowski Potato Farms (SWAZ), a fifth-generation farm.
Potato Days UK covers 20 hectares
September 02, 2024

Potato Days United Kingdom: Free field event for potato growers kicks off this week in Nocton

On Wednesday, 4 September, at Nocton, Lincolnshire, the new Potato Days UK will be kicking off, offering a full two-day programme of exhibition, trial plots, professional programme, and live machinery demonstrations. Visitors enter for free on both days, 4 and 5 September, with prior registration needed.
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Potato Market Update 28th August
August 31, 2024

Irish Farmers Association (IFA) reports improving potato retail demand and consumption

Retail demand and consumption is improving this week and should continue to do so upon the return of schools this week following the summer break.
Tanya Leonard, General Manager at Branston's Lincoln site
August 29, 2024

UK Potato company Branston appoints Tanya Leonard as General Manager at its Lincoln site

Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans.
2024 Micro Plot Trial Organic Crop Inputs
August 15, 2024

The Power of Stacking Biostimulants

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience.
Jeremy Barraclough, operations director of Biofresh Safestore
August 14, 2024

Biofresh Safestore celebrates '20 Years sprout suppression' at the UK Potato Days with a Special Offer

Biofresh Safestore, which is celebrating two decades of installing potato sprout suppressant systems in the United Kingdom, will offer visitors of the UK Potato Days who commit to a site survey during the show a ten per cent discount. 
Participants gather in the yard at Worth Farms for Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, discussing field trials and innovative approaches to potato cultivation due to heavy rainfall preventing field visits.
August 12, 2024

Sharing practical knowledge to refine best practice in potato growing

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.
Restrain's new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology
August 02, 2024

Restrain Introduces Revolutionary Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) Technology for Potato Storage

Restrain has announced the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions.
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June 23, 2024

Сornish new potatoes at Tesco herald the arrival of summer

Freshly harvested Cornish New Potatoes arrive in Tesco stores and online from June 24 to the delight of shoppers across the United Kingdom.
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June 15, 2024

Storeguard sprout inhibitor now available to the UK Potato Industry

The UK's exclusive distributor of a new method of maintaining the fry colour of potatoes stored in ethylene-applied stores is preparing for its first full season.
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June 09, 2024

Potato harvest sensor provider HarvestEye appoints new distributor in Scotland

Accelerating its national ambitions within the grower, packer and processor market, machine-learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has secured a distributorship in Scotland – teaming with agricultural and machinery supplier Agricar.
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May 23, 2024

Leadership change at the UK Potato Processors Association: John Sedgwick takes helm as Chair

John Sedgwick, the UK Potato Supply Manager at Lamb Weston, has been officially named the new Board Chair of the UK Potato Processors’ Association (PPA).
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May 20, 2024

Scorched by foliar fertilization in the past… reasons to try again

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