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Many stores are now being emptied as one of the most difficult seasons in living memory comes to an end. However, the late start to the new season means all those crops still in store will be in...
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The end of the storage season is already here for many but there is a lot to keep on top of, both for the remaining, long-term crops in store and in readiness for next season’s crop.For those...
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CIPC POSITION IN ABEYANCE Industry is currently awaiting feedback from the Advisory Committee on Pesticides’ Review of CIPC stewardship. This process has involved the submission...
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COLD WEATHER ALERTFollowing the recent spell of cold weather, especially in areas where temperatures have plummeted to almost double figures below freezing, more pressure is being put on to the...
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CHECK YOUR STORE!!Many crops have entered store in a less-than-ideal state due to the difficulties of a wet and delayed harvest. Under these circumstances, drying and cooling are imperative if...
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CIPC UNDER THREAT
All levy payers who store should have received a letter about CIPC use in the last week. It contains some very important news about the status of CIPC under the current Stewardship...
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ACT NOW FOR SUCCESSFUL STORAGE
The Potato Council team at Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research suggest some key actions to deal with the challenges facing potato growers this autumn: Make a plan...
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The new season for storage is fast approaching and, as store managers, there are several challenges potentially coming our way. Judging by some of the field reports, there is as strong a case as ever...
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Overall, given the problems with the 2011 harvest, especially in the north, it is commendable how many managers’ crops have kept well with good quality potatoes continuing to be delivered from store...
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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 crops...
