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To improve crop yields start with best practice seed management
With the start of 2013 planting under way, Simon Alexander of SA Consulting notes the importance of good seed management this season.It’s vital to be ready for seed deliveries, and when they do arrive, check the delivery and know what’s in there. “Bags should be labelled and carry the appropriate seal from the certifying authority. Inspect the seed and where necessary wash a...
8 April 2013 -
New on-line PCN model launched
Potato Council has recently launched a new on-line model for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN), replacing an older CD version. The new pallida model is more user friendly allowing more flexibility to look at “what if” scenarios. PCN is the most significant pest of potatoes in Britain, with an estimated 64% of potato land infested, with Globodera pallida being the dominant...
8 April 2013 -
New leadership at Potato Council
As Allan Stevenson steps down after five years as Chair of Potato Council and member of the AHDB Board, David Piccaver, a leafy salad producer from South Lincolnshire enthusiastically takes on this challenging and exciting role. “I am pleased to have been appointed chairman of Potato Council. I have been a potato grower for most of my working life and have gained much experience...
5 April 2013 -
New potato council studentships ensure future research capability in the potato sector
As part of the new look AHDB studentship scheme to be launched this summer, Potato Council has announced that it will fund four studentships starting in Autumn 2013. Addressing industry priorities as outlined inthe Potato Council’s R&D strategy 2012-15, the aim of the studentship scheme is to produce original research, leading to benefits to the potato industry. Crucially the...
4 April 2013 -
First-time technical event for chip shop supply sector
A key sector of the potato industry met in Cambridgeshire this week at Potato Council’s first time early-evening event, targeted exclusively at this important sector of the supply chain – chip shop growers and suppliers.The informal evening programme, hosted by Potato Council’s Gary Collins and sponsored by Crowland Fresh Produce and Agrico (UK) Ltd, offered a chance for...
22 March 2013