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POTATO PRODUCTION INNOVATIONS COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEW AWARD

A TOP-LEVEL judging panel, including Henry Dimbleby and Baroness Young of Old Scone, has been announced for the Royal Agricultural University’s innovative Farm491 Challenge Prize competition, which those in the…

NAVIGATING NEW TERRAIN

Alexander Preston, Founder and Managing Director of agricultural policy consultancy Preston Waldon, discusses latest policy effects and considerations for the potato industry.

AVOIDING DISEASE IN HIGH QUALITY POTATO SEED

THERE are positive reports about British potato seed crop yields and quality this year, but seasonal factors mean tubers could be threatened by disease. Some timely tips are offered.

A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CHIPS AND FRIES

A WORLDWIDE celebration of chips and french fries recently took place, attracting participants from Britain, Europe and further afield.

RESISTANT POTATO SEED IS CHANGING THE LIVES OF KENYAN GROWERS

THE introduction of resistant potato varieties to Kenyan farms has brought about 'profound benefits' for growers, according to breeder Solynta.

‘THE VALUE OF GOOD COLLABORATION’

Mark Taylor, inaugural Chair of GB Potatoes, reflects on organisation’s journey so far and what the future has to hold as he hands over the role he's held since its…

LARGE POTATO HARVEST FORECAST IN GERMANY DESPITE CHALLENGING WEATHER

THE 71st International Potato Autumn Fair, organised by the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV), brought together representatives from the entire potato industry in Hamburg this week.

RESTORING SOIL FERTILITY: COULD HYDROGEL PRESENT A NEW FUTURE FOR POTATO GROWING?

THE UK Agri-Tech Centre has announced the launch of the ‘Greener future with GelPonic soil improver: Restoring soil fertility’ project, an initiative aiming to develop a circular hydrogel-based soil improver.

WET WEATHER EXACERBATES BLACK-GRASS: POTATO GROWERS ADVISED TO ACT BEFORE NEXT PLANTING SEASON

COMPACTION caused by last season’s wet weather will exacerbate black-grass issues unless it is dealt with, warns independent soil and cultivations expert, Philip Wright.

COULD HUMAN URINE BE USED AS AN ECO-FRIENDLY POTATO CROP FERTILISER?

SCIENTISTS have discovered that, even when applied in high doses, one-year stored urine has little impact on soil bacterial communities and produces minimal change in soil pH and salinity.

POTATO PRODUCTION INNOVATIONS COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEW AWARD

NAVIGATING NEW TERRAIN

AVOIDING DISEASE IN HIGH QUALITY POTATO SEED

A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF CHIPS AND FRIES

RESISTANT POTATO SEED IS CHANGING THE LIVES OF KENYAN GROWERS

‘THE VALUE OF GOOD COLLABORATION’

LARGE POTATO HARVEST FORECAST IN GERMANY DESPITE CHALLENGING WEATHER

RESTORING SOIL FERTILITY: COULD HYDROGEL PRESENT A NEW FUTURE FOR POTATO GROWING?

WET WEATHER EXACERBATES BLACK-GRASS: POTATO GROWERS ADVISED TO ACT BEFORE NEXT PLANTING SEASON

COULD HUMAN URINE BE USED AS AN ECO-FRIENDLY POTATO CROP FERTILISER?

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