Potatoes

AHDB Response to the National Food Strategy

15 July 2021

AHDB Response to the National Food Strategy

Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, said: “We welcome publication of the National Food Strategy and a number of the recommendations highlighted, particularly improved food education in schools.

AgriLeader 2030: “Bridging the gap” report. A review of Leadership and Management Development (LMD)

5 July 2021

AgriLeader 2030: “Bridging the gap” report. A review of Leadership and Management Development (LMD)

Report reviewing the Leadership and Management Development (LMD) in the UK’s Farming Sectors.

GrowSave – an energy efficiency platform

9 December 2021

GrowSave – an energy efficiency platform

The GrowSave project has previously been focused solely on horticulture - protected edible, protected ornamentals, and soft fruit crops - but as energy saving and management is clearly critical across wider AHDB sectors the project has now been expanded into the Cereals, Dairy, Pork and Potato sectors.

Lump sum and delinked payments explained

1 June 2021

Lump sum and delinked payments explained

What you need to know about the lump sum payment and delinked payments.

Encouraging long-legged flies as a biocontrol for field crop pests

27 July 2021

Encouraging long-legged flies as a biocontrol for field crop pests

Learn about the identification and life cycle of long-legged flies.

The life cycle and benefits of ladybirds in field crops

27 July 2021

The life cycle and benefits of ladybirds in field crops

Ladybirds commonly eat aphids and scale insects and are important for biocontrol.

Biology and benefits of dung flies as natural enemies of field crop pests

27 July 2021

Biology and benefits of dung flies as natural enemies of field crop pests

Learn about dung flies and how to encourage them.

Biology and encouragement of lacewings (a natural enemy of field crop pests)

27 July 2021

Biology and encouragement of lacewings (a natural enemy of field crop pests)

Learn to identify and know the benefits of encouraging lacewings.

Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid

13 July 2021

Life cycle and identification of crop damage caused by the willow–carrot aphid

The willow–carrot aphid affects carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley and potatoes, and transmits viruses.

Chafer grubs in potatoes and sugar beet

12 July 2021

Chafer grubs in potatoes and sugar beet

Learn about the life cycle and identification of chafer grubs affecting potatoes and sugar beet.

Identification and benefits of soldier beetles in field crops

27 July 2021

Identification and benefits of soldier beetles in field crops

Learn about the life cycle and identification of soldier beetles, as well as how to encourage them.

Crop damage caused by the potato leafhopper

3 August 2021

Crop damage caused by the potato leafhopper

The potato leafhopper is a minor pest of potatoes.

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