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New grower information on PCN issued by Fera and Scottish Government
A new EU Directive affecting controls against Potato Cyst Nematodes will come into effect on July 1, 2010. Advice on implementation has been issued by both Scottish Government and Fera. The previous EU Directive has been in force since 1969 and will be replaced by regulations that harmonise controls against PCN, taking into account advances in understanding of the pest. The key changes...
2 August 2011 -
Varieties and PCN tolerance
New research to discover which varieties cope best with potato cyst nematode infestations could help growers lift yields for no extra cost. The three-year trial, funded by Potato Council, breeders and DuPont, started this season on light land in Lincolnshire.It is evaluating 14 different salad, ware and processing varieties for their resistance and tolerance to Globodera pallida, considered the...
2 August 2011 -
Waste products could become valuable packaging
Off-spec potatoes and waste products from processing plants could become a valuable source of innovative packaging to replace high-tech plastics used for red meat sales. The three-year project, co-funded by DEFRA and DECC, already has Potato Council backing and the support of several packaging manufacturers and Sainsbury’s. Dr Fowler is now seeking a potato industry partner to supply the waste...
2 August 2011 -
Growers address regional challenges at Potato Days
Industry delegates have received practical advice at Potato Days. Growers in Kent and adjacent counties attending the South East Potato Day debated with the speakers subjects close to their hearts, such as the use of compost and the local impact of water legislation. At the well-attended event , held close to the sea on Midsummer’s Day, June 24 at Quex Barn in Birchington, growers were...
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Nominations sought for prestigious potato industry award
Potato Council is seeking nominations for this year's British Potato Industry Award. The award is presented to an individual recognised for their outstanding contribution to the GB potato industry. Potatoes continue to be a major source of nutrition for the nation, and overall demand has held steady through the recession in all forms from fresh to processed, in the form of chips, crisps and...
2 August 2011