Tattie growers who are frustrated by the late start to planting could see the emergence of a silver lining if the delayed season leads to higher prices for the old crop. Potato stock […]
Growing importance of Ireland for UK processed potato trade
According to a report by Daniel Rooney, AHDB Analyst, UK potato trade saw strong performance from its processed potato sectors in the first seven months of the 2017/18 marketing season. Trade of frozen potato […]
Maltese potatoes in serious decline
Malta’s humble potato, one of its most celebrated exports, is facing a crisis. In the decade between 2004 and 2014, exports fell from 7,200 tons to just 3,100 tons; a massive 56% […]
Study: Decreasing potato row spacing may increase yield
In a study published in the American Journal of Potato Research, researchers showed significant potato yield increases by decreasing row spacing to 32 inches, relative to the 34-inch industry standard. According to the study, […]
UK: AHDB’s Potatoes and Cereals Knowledge Exchange teams join forces
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has taken a significant step to improve its offering and better support farm businesses in the arable sector. AHDB’s Cereals and Oilseeds and its Potatoes Knowledge […]
US: Dicamba – Tips for complying with buffer and spray drift requirements in 2018
Buffers are one important tool in reducing off-target movement of pesticides to neighboring crops and sensitive areas. Given the high number of dicamba off-site movement complaints in 2017, applicators need to take […]
Jersey royal potatoes delayed by ‘beast from the east’
The jersey royal season is at least three weeks late after the “beast from the east” delayed the planting of the spring crop. The potato’s short season, usually from April to mid-July, has […]
How can tech bring the supply chain of tomorrow to the food industry of today?
The global food supply chain is plagued by billions of tons of food waste due to inefficient sorting and grading systems. And the wealth of data available from millions of devices throughout […]
If there had been internet in 1951, this ‘potato’ dress would have broken it…
What’s the first image that comes to mind when you think of Marilyn Monroe? There’s of course the iconic white dress that billows out over a subway grate while she cheekily attempts […]
Lamb Weston announces new Vice President and General Manager, Foodservice and Retail
Lamb Weston announced today that Mike Smith, Senior Vice President, Growth & Strategy, will assume leadership of its Foodservice and Retail Business Units. Smith will lead the two business units, which sell […]
Venezuela’s potato production down 71% because of lack of seed and fertilizer
Venezuela’s potato production has been severely affected this year by a lack of seed and fertilizers. In the first 3 months of 2018, the number of hectares planted did not reach 3,500 […]
Grant offers boost for Australian potato growers
A Yarloop potato grower in Australia says a $150,000 State Government grant for a custom-built washing/grading/packaging line will benefit the South West industry in that country. Fox Farms Pty Ltd owner Patrick Fox […]
Ireland ready to host World Potato Congress in 2021
The Irish Potato Federation has won the bid to host the World Potato Congress (WPC) in 2021 in Dublin. The successful bid is the result of a lot of hard and will […]
‘What are you eating?’ Potatoes, of course!
Potatoes USA announced a new consumer marketing campaign at their Annual Meeting in Denver last week. The “What Are You Eating?” campaign is designed to encourage athletes to use potatoes as fuel […]
Why ‘micro’ is actually ‘big’ – Yara highlights the importance of micro-nutrients for potato crop production
“Micronutrients are an essential part of a successful potato crop nutrition program. Micronutrients are associated not only with normal plant growth development and yield, but they also play vital roles in plant […]
CropLogic makes potato market splash in Australia
Agronomy service provider and aspiring agribusiness CropLogic has made a rather big splash in the Australian market, by acquiring privately-held company Ag Logic. CropLogic has just recently embarked on a value-accretive acquisition strategy […]
Spudman’s 2018 Emerging Leader of the Year
It would be accurate to call Eric Schroeder, assistant manager at Schroeder Brothers Farms, a jack of all trades. Depending on the time of year, you could find him out on a […]
