Potato news archive – Page 101
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ArticleThe carbon footprint
The term ‘Carbon footprint’ is fast becoming a household phrase, but what does it all mean for growers? Elspeth Waters attempts to find some truth behind the spin.
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Blight pressure keeps spray intervals tight
Good quality potatoes will be hard to produce this season as a result of very high blight pressure, with growers needing to keep their spray intervals tight and continue to use fungicide treatments with tuber blight protection right through to harvest.
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ArticleThe ware necessities
Potato growers headed north to Bolshan Farm in Angus on July 26 for a Variety Demonstration and Technical Update held by MBMG in conjunction with the BPC.
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Breeding for texture and flavour
The difference between a delicious spud and a more mundane meal is about to come under the microscope in a bid to tantalise the taste buds of a fickle consumer.
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ArticleBlight population analysis in full swing
Wet and mild conditions and high associated Smith period pressure has made this a record year for blight, according to BPC’s Rob Clayton.
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BPC urges growers to watch for disease threats
The BPC has urged growers to remain vigilant in the ongoing battle to reduce the risk of serious disease threats to UK crops.
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ArticleBranston spends big
Potato producer Branston has kicked off a multi-million pound tranche of investments with the opening of a state of the art, environmentally friendly cold store.
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ArticleAvoid climatic consequences
The possible consequences of climate change have been well documented this year and, with the UK forecast to have hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters, the fresh produce industry is working to adapt to future conditions. But a new survey shows that UK growers believe climate change could benefit their businesses. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Blight plight continues
Despite the improved weather, UK potato growers are still seeing the repercussions of the rain with one of the worst blight seasons in living memory.
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ArticleSt Nicholas courts local for Tesco
Kent-based potato supplier St Nicholas Court Farms has unveiled its new regional marketing campaign for Tesco.
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Mission: crop protection
The desiccant Mission, which can be used on potatoes, peas and other crops, is now being supplied by Interfarm.
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ArticleJuliette - love at first bite
Juliette potato growers held their Annual Juliette Celebration at L.F. Papworth Farms of Norfolk and the Norfolk Mead Hotel, on July 25.
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ArticleBranston finishes £2 million revamp
Branston Ltd completed a £2 million investment programme at its Scottish site last week.
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Bangor unveils blight-beating potato
As Britain’s potatoes continue to struggle to keep their heads above water, blight is spreading at dangerous levels. But scientists at Wales’ Bangor has come up with a potato to beat the blight.
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ArticleJuliette gets wined and dined
The rain did not dampen spirits at the annual Juliette celebration hosted by MBMG in Norfolk last week.
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Potato worker compensated
A potato worker who was sacked after being accused of racism has won more than £13,000 compensation from his former employer.
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ArticleRooker tours flood area
Food and farming minister Lord Rooker embarked on a tour of flood-hit Worcestershire and Gloucestershire last Friday, organised by the NFU.
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ArticleTaste the sunshine
UK sweetcorn producers are hoping that this year’s foul weather will not dampen prospects for the new season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleExtra Special spuds in at Asda
Elizabeth potatoes reappeared on the shelves at Asda last week.