Potatoes News

Varieties that are resistant to late blight can be agronomically very good, and Blackthorn Arable agronomist Martyn Cox says he has been pleasantly surprised at how good they taste.

A prolonged period of dry weather followed by early May’s rainfall is likely to require a change of herbicide strategy for potato growers this season.

BASF launches ambitious new initiative on the company’s Real Results Virtual Farm. Its vision is to help UK growers unlock the potential – and the profits – in their potato crop.

AHDB has announced today it is winding down significant activities on behalf of the horticulture and potatoes sectors.

A network of Sencrop connected weather stations is helping save time and costs for one of the UK’s biggest independent potato producers. David Williams reports.

As part of its plans to expand coverage across the country, AgVantage UK Ltd has agreed a new partnership with RWL Services Ltd, enhancing support for the Dewulf brand across the UK.

AHDB Potatoes recently hosted a free webinar on best practice for the current available sprout suppressants. Rachel Hicks reports.

H K Timbers Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality timber storage boxes for potatoes and many other vegetables, as well as general storage boxes.

The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato industry.

• 3 new haulm toppers for 2021
• A host of updates to the range of Evolution Separators
• Grimme GT 170 Windrowing kit

2020 has been the most successful year to date for the Evolution separator, which in the past 15 years has sold in excess of 650 units to over 30 countries.

The bi-annual Seed Potato Industry event will be held online for the first time, delivered by the Hopin digital platform on the 24th November.