WHEN uncertainty about weather patterns, inputs costs and sales prices are the only certainty in the coming season, farmers and growers can reap dividends by utilising a full nutritional programme…
A NEW study has shown that blackgrass uses specific adaptations to flourish even when soil is totally saturated for up to three weeks. Black-grass thrives on heavy land, particularly where…
THE four-year Potato-LITE project being delivered by a consortium of businesses, researchers and growers, is almost at the end of its first year and those involved have been organising their…
POTATO growers can manage the increasing incidence of blight resistance with effective fungicide mixing strategies, and still retain the benefits of utilising the most potent chemistry to protect crops, according…
A NEW white paper published by Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) reveals how potato growers making the shift to greater organic land use will impact on the Government’s environmental objectives.…
THE use of biostimulants to enhance potato growth and yield continues to gain attention, with recent studies showing that a well-designed program can increase tuber number and yield as well…
ALTHOUGH there appears to be something of a north south divide this year, most places in the UK have experienced higher than average rainfall, meaning that crops, especially where later drilling…
AS wastage of fresh vegetables remains a concern, modified atmosphere packaging solutions will be a game changer for the global fresh food market, which is projected to expand at a…
SMALL potato growing business in England are being encouraged to make use of a new employer toolkit. The toolkit has been launched by Lantra, an independent charity that helps the…
UNFORESEEN consequences of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are a concern for independent agronomists who were briefed by Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme at their annual conference near…
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