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The storage season is starting to close for many but there remains a lot to keep abreast of both for crops in store and in preparation for next season.
Crops in store now
For those...
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Whilst we are already past the normally intensive period of store management, we advise you to check your store daily at the moment. Many stores have been changing condition rapidly due to the...
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With store loading now well underway in many parts of the country, the focus has been on ensuring crop quality is maintained during the harvesting process and this is something that needs to...
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STORE LOADING This season's potato crop is later than usual for many people, and with wet weather adding further delay, it is going to be important to be vigilant in assessing quality entering...
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Growers are urged to check their crops in store carefully to ensure they are not suffering from the current cold weather.Most stores are well insulated to help isolate the storage environment from...
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Be on the look out for skin spot!It’s this time of year when skin spot lesions become apparent and if you are storing a susceptible variety, you need to be washing and checking samples - look for the...
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Do you use CIPC?Despite a great deal of promotional activity, many store managers are still not aware of the regulations and recommendations set out in the Code of Best Practice for use of CIPC.If...
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Getting more from your storeAt this time of year, the focus in potato stores should be on preparation for the new season. It's probably already too late to make any major changes - such as an...
