Grower Gateway


Grower Gateway - a monthly round-up of the latest research-related news and developments from the Potato Council - is emailed to levy payers.

This communication initiative began in July 2006.  If you would like to receive it please send your request to GrowerGateway@potato.org.uk

Please find below the latest Grower Gateway documents. Archived Grower Gateway documents can be viewed within the Grower Gateway Archive.

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August 2010

31st August 2010 | View Now

New research facility to be opened at Sutton Bridge Storage Event, Top ten tips for storage, Storage preparation, Training course on CIPC, Update on latest blight research, Sustaining demand for GB potatoes, Potato growers quiz experts on money saving strategies, Diary dates, events and meetings

July 2010

30th July 2010 | View Now

Potato Council and World Potato Congress rival the Olympics, Sutton Bridge Storage Event targets long term energy savings and sustainability, Potato Council enhances engagement with levy payers, Potato growers benefit from combined AHDB resources, Protecting seed crops from Dickeya-blackleg threat, Potato Council to update PCN model, Compaction – prevention is better than cure, Don’t let bruising spoil your season, Reducing the impact of sclerotinia disease on arable rotations, vegetable crops and land use, New BASIS certificate of competence for pesticides used on stored potatoes, Diary dates, events and meetings

June 2010

30th June 2010 | View Now

Grower Gateway now has open access, Nominations sought for prestigious potato industry award, Growers address regional challenges at Potato Days, Waste products could become valuable packaging, Varieties and PCN tolerance, New grower information on PCN issued by Fera and Scottish Government, Stakeholders meet with Scottish Government to discuss Dickeya-blackleg threat, Potato Council takes the initiative with seed potato importers, Understanding the role of mineral oils and insecticides in reducing virus spread, New storage facilities at Sutton Bridge, Potato harvesting – Have you requested your free H&S DVD? Round-up of Water Related News, Diary dates, events and meetings

April 2010

30th April 2010 | View Now

Rob Clayton appointed director, Fresh faces needed for Potato Council Committees, Planning vital for potato industry planting, Potato Council aphid monitoring begins in May, Blight Scouting Needs You! New Research Tender issued by Potato Council, Storage bulletin - Processing Quality, Epitrix outbreak in the Iberian Peninsula, Dickeya solani, Brussels eyes water savings in agriculture, Flood and water management bill now Act of Parliament, Food, energy and the future of farming – new website, Diary dates, events and meetings.  

March 2010

31st March 2010 | View Now

Key date for seed industry diary, Infra red scanning of manure could cut fertiliser bills, Helping growers save on fertiliser costs, Brown Rot Update, New technology means more accurate tracking of survival levels of Streptomyces, New Common Scab Guide, Pointers for weed control, E-volution and online planting returns - the way forward, Store Managers’ Course 2010 obtains high ratings from delegates, Diary dates, events and meetings

February 2010

26th February 2010 | View Now

Rob Clayton appointed interim director, International attention for seed potatoes at Fruit Logistica, Important developments revealed at Potato Council Forums, The fight against blight, Genetic research may help control blight, Encouraging results from integrated approach to blight, Seed store management, The importance of soil and water, Government policies – threats or opportunities, Working together to protect water rights, Efficiency of CIPC in box stores, Challenges imposed by the Water Framework Directive, PCL Seed rate guides, Carbon Trust interest free loans for farmers, Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) and the Scottish Government, Potato farms – making them a safer place to work, Diary dates

December 2009

23rd December 2009 | View Now

Over 5,500 attended British Potato 2009, Potato industry honours Michael Higgins, Potato farms – making them a safer place to work, High hopes from new ethylene project, New blackleg threat to British crops, The new ‘supercarb’, Are you the next Potato Ambassador? Simplification of systems put into effect, Crops in store, Spot sprayer that knows its onions, Soil and water best practice, Potato Council Winter Forums, Crop Protection Conference - Dundee, February 2010

November 2009

20th November 2009 | View Now

Plans for a sustainable industry, Key dates for levy, Food Service opportunities, PCN pressure,Big savings from an eye on energy, Strong attendance expected at seminars, Going underground to keep it cool, Plans for new water group in West Midlands, Profiting from Potatoes

October 2009

30th October 2009 | View Now

Growers’ guide to nutrient knowledge, New blackleg threat to British crops, Time for a modified approach, Dry conditions testing for storage, Business boost at BP2009, Water workshop focuses on climate change, Book now and plan ahead for BP2009

September 2009

30th September 2009 | View Now

Industry benefits from increased collaboration, Vector focus in new virus project, Black dot doubts and rot risk rise, Call for clarity on fogging, Wise up on new water regulations, Marketing edge on offer at BP2009

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