Potato news archive – Page 14
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ArticleAHDB announces potato trials
Research on crop protection and soil health at four Strategic Potato Farms will be confirmed after result of levy ballot
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ArticleSPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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ArticleUncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer
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ArticleTong upgrades veg-polishing kit
TPS-Pro and U-Brush polishers given 2021 upgrades to offer performance improvements
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Article‘AHDB Hort levy will be scrapped’, says Eustice
Defra secretary tells NFU Live he will respect outcome of ballot but says government is exploring options to retain certain valued services offered by R&D body
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ArticleUS potato exports show signs of recovery
Fresh potato exports from US remain behind 2019 record levels, with signs of improvement on the horizon
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ArticleTFC promotes Schlusnus to CEO
Former member of Lidl's senior management team says he is ready to continue the tropical produce company's expansion
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PodcastsFruitbox 55 Lisa Raschia, Marks & Spencer
The retailer's head of fresh produce tells Fruitnet how it is keeping pace with the latest consumer market trends
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ArticleGreens of Soham embarks on eco strategy
Fenland grower rolls out host of new environmental measures, aiming to significantly reduce its impact on the planet and collaborate with customers on carbon offsetting
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ArticleBranston appoints new head of prepared
UK potato supplier Branston appoints managing director of prepared team to support growth plans
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ArticlePlanted area could shrink, predicts AHDB Potatoes
AHDB forecasts possible contraction of planted area in both ware and seed potatoes but pandemic continues to benefit retail sales
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ArticleGreen light for schools potato programme
AHDB's Grow Your Own Potatoes project will go ahead this year as planned despite the challenges of Covid
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Article‘Levy working group’ set up to push for AHDB reform
Major growers form independent, grower-led alliance to demand extensive reforms to R&D body’s Horticulture and Potatoes divisions
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ArticlePotato event serves up Brexit advice
Expert advice on combatting effects of Covid-19 and Brexit to be served up at January Scottish potato conference
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Article‘Have your say on new AHDB strategy’
In a recent blog post AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir comments on R&D body’s five-year plan published earlier this month
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ArticlePotato growers “fed up” with AHDB levy, say petitioners
Ballot organisers hit out at R&D body and its plans to reform following announcement of a second vote on future of potato levy
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ArticleAHDB secures EA for DMN
Potato processors given go-ahead for controlled use of DMN - an as yet unapproved sprout suppressant – potentially saving them millions
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ArticleVeg portion planner to help home cooks
With more people expected to eat at home this Christmas, Seasonal Spuds has created a tool to help them plan
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ArticleAHDB campaign to promote baked potatoes
New series of designs for 2021 campaign is likely to see 'Bud the Spud' move into retirement