Potatoes

A potato season that growers will want to forget is coming to an end, but there is still plenty of uncertainty as they enter the 2026/27 season

Potato growers are being urged to not underestimate the rising threat of wireworm, as a combination of changing farming practices, the loss of chemical controls and environmental conditions is creating a ‘perfect storm' for the pest

At a recent webinar, attendees were advised that managing risk both in the field and in the marketplace will be critical to safeguarding potato production in 2026

A decision has been taken not to proceed with an Emergency Authorisation application for mancozeb

Growers and agronomists attending the Cambridge University Potato Growers Research Association annual conference were invited to ‘look back to move forward', as speakers shared the latest developments in potato production

Following a disappointing year for cereal prices, Cedric Porter takes a look back at commodity markets in 2025

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Tim Rooke, North Yorkshire potato farmer and vice-chair of the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board

The CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), a cross-industry body, has submitted its second-year draft report with the Health and Safety Executive's Chemical Regulation Division

NFU welcomes move which will see horticulture sector workers allowed to return earlier