Potatoes

16 September 2020

28 October 2024

The sensitivity of key pest species to insecticides is monitored by this long-term project.

18 February 2022

Care needs to be taken at every stage of the production system to minimise damage to potato crops.

18 February 2022

Timely desiccation is important to stop bulking and achieve skinset, as well as prevent re-growth and the spread of virus and disease.

13 August 2020

Find out which herbicides showed good results during SPot Farm trials after linuron was banned in 2017.

8 June 2022

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may be broadly defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil.

8 June 2022

Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations. 

24 March 2022

This practical method of counting potato leaves allows you to identify the nitrogen group quickly and easily.

1 February 2021

17 June 2020

We take a closer look at how to assess your soil structure, using a VESS assessment, and your earthworm numbers across the farm

17 June 2020

Plan and deliver effective conversations with your family and team

15 July 2020

Irrigation systems for potato crops - efficiency and cost