Scotts Prepares for Biggest British Potato Presence
Septiembre 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
Agosto 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.
Julio 31, 2019

Cuatro genes de 'resistencia' de tizón tardío en variedades comerciales actuales de papa ya derrotadas por Phytophthora Infestans

Investigaciones recientes en el Instituto James Hutton sugieren que las diferencias genéticas en los linajes de la papa han dejado a las papas británicas y estadounidenses vulnerables al tizón tardío, la enfermedad que causó la hambruna irlandes.
United Kingdom potato growers 'very worried' as homegrown crop shortage looms
Julio 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
Julio 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
Julio 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.
Junio 21, 2019

Revolución técnica agrícola: Ojos en cielo para examinar las papas.

Recientemente, a los drones se les ha dado lo que podría ser su rol más importante: ser desplegados para proteger las papas escocesas.
Freshfel Europe analyses promotion & trade opportunities for fresh produce at Annual Event in London
Junio 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
Abril 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.
UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management
Abril 11, 2019

UK needs major overhaul of investments in weed management

The UK’s approach to weed management investment needs to be overhauled, if the needs of industry are to be met. That was the conclusion of the first ever major cross-sector review of weed management, commissioned by AHDB and BBRO.
North-western European Potato Growers recap: 2018 harvest 18% lower than last year
Diciembre 28, 2018

North-western European Potato Growers recap: 2018 harvest 18% lower than last year

After Great Britain published its potato statistics earlier this month, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) created the overview for their entire region: an 18 percent lower total harvest
Tong Engineering expands its Project Management Team
Diciembre 04, 2018

Tong Engineering expands its Project Management Team

Leading handling equipment manufacturer for potatoes and vegetables, Tong Engineering, has announced a number of key new appointments as part of an ongoing commitment to its growing customer base.

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Bill Watts joins AHDB as Knowledge Exchange Manager focused on Potatoes
Octubre 18, 2018

Bill Watts joins AHDB as Knowledge Exchange Manager focused on Potatoes

Bill Watts has joined AHDB as Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager (Potatoes) for the West Midlands, South West and Wales.
Tong launches next generation Fieldloader PRO, for gently loading your potatoes
Octubre 15, 2018

Tong's new Fieldloader PRO aims for flexibility, transportability and gentle handling of your potatoes

Based on Tong Engineering's proven Fieldloader for in-field and on-farm cleaning and loading of potatoes and other root crops, the Fieldloader PRO has been designed with even greater flexibility, transportability and the gentlest handling in mind.
Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data
Octubre 04, 2018

Mapping and evaluating the health of potato fields based on satellite data

Rezatec - a UK based company focused on the analysis and interpretation of satellite data - has in collaboration with AHDB Potatoes investigated the effectiveness of using satellite data to map the extent of potato crops in pilot locations across the UK.
UK potato processing companies say serious issues with potato supply 'extremely likely'
Agosto 03, 2018

UK potato processing companies say serious issues with potato supply 'extremely likely'

The Potato Processing companies in the United Kingdom have released a statement through the Potato Processors’ Association Ltd (PPA), expressing their concern for the impact of current weather conditions on UK potato processing sector.
UK Potato plantings down three per cent amid extreme weather conditions
Agosto 02, 2018

UK Potato plantings down three per cent amid extreme weather conditions

The total area in Great Britain planted with potatoes is estimated at 119,000 hectares(ha), a fall of three per cent on the previous year. This would represent the third-lowest planted area on record, with an agricultural drought likely to affect yields.
AHDB secured emergency crop protection authorisations helping out UK potato farmers
Junio 21, 2018

AHDB secured emergency crop protection authorisations helping out UK potato farmers

AHDB secured nine emergency authorisations for potato, herb, celery, carrot, parsnip, cherry and plum for UK growers to protect their crops.

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