£700/ha extra margin in marketable yield for potato growers

Maxstim recently collaborated on a scientific research paper with Queen’s University Belfast, assessing the impact of its flavonoid-rich, complex biostimulant formula.

AKP Group offers end-to-end complete potato supply chain for British growers

Potato growers have not been left without help thanks to AKP Group that offers an end-to-end complete potato supply chain.

Improving your bottom line with optimal potato storage

Omnivent offers advice around what the ideal potato storage process should look like.

Armill innovates materials handling sector with lithium-ion technology 

An Essex-based importer and stockist of EP lithium-ion forklifts, Armill Lift Trucks, is at the forefront of advancing lithium-ion technology in the materials handling sector.  

Scottish packaging business caters for evolving demands of potato growers

Potato growers interested in industrial packaging have been offered help by Agrisacks. The Scottish family-run company aims to meet the demands of the potato industry with good quality packaging at competitive prices.

Growers reminded of approaching deadline to purchase mancozeb 

Farmers have been reminded that following the expiry of the active substance approval earlier this year, the sale and supply of any plant protection product containing mancozeb will close at the end of November 2024. 

Free potato store fogging treatments up for grabs

UPL is offering 30 free potato store fogging treatments in September.

Unique box filler impresses UK potato supplier

After putting a unique box and bag unloader through its paces, AKP Group has reported a 33% increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in forklift movements.

Potato growers advised to disinfect stores ahead of harvest

On top of basic hygiene measures, potato growers are being urged to disinfect stores with peroxyacetic acid, applied as a wet fog, to reduce the carry-over of damaging diseases ahead of this year’s harvest.

National Potato Day: Biostimulants protect yields and improve soil health as global potato demand soars

Market data sourced from Mordor Intelligence predicts that the potato market will grow to a staggering $137 billion (over £105 billion) by 2029.  

Expert advises targeting tuber blight protection from zoospore movement 

Potato crops have endured long periods of weather conditions highly conducive to blight this season. Reports of blight outbreaks submitted for testing with the Fight Against Blight campaign have now topped 135 incidences across the UK. 

Calls for action to save British potatoes

Potato growers are calling for political action as the future of homegrown potatoes comes under increasing pressure.

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