Potatoes

15 June 2021

This project developed a prototype patch treatment procedure for effective slug control.

9 January 2020

The Government has announced its legislative programme during the State Opening of Parliament on December 19th 2019. In total, there were 30 Bills unveiled in the Queen's Speech, including both the Agriculture Bill and the Environment Bill.

6 January 2020

On Monday 30th December, Chancellor Sajid Javid confirmed that the level of funding for direct payments to farmers will remain the same as the 2019 payment, with supplementary funding for Pillar 2 payments as well. The most recent announcements only confirms the 2020 payment level. However, the government have again reiterated their funding pledge that the current annual budget available to farmers will remain the same for every year of this parliament. Beyond 2020, direct payments are set to reduce in year 1 and the implementation of the new Environmental Land Management Scheme will begin to take shape. More clarity around this will be forthcoming as the Agricultural Bill returns to parliament.

20 November 2020

8 December 2021

Snacking is back and health is driving fewer meal choices

11 December 2019

Meetings are important to ensure everyone is working together to achieve your business goals. But when they happen, many meetings are not structured, recorded or valued.

4 December 2019

Learn how to be compliant with rodenticide use guidelines

2 December 2019

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England.

2 December 2019

IFATE Consultation: AHDB Response

29 November 2019

Trade disruptions dampen global growth, affecting UK consumer confidence

28 November 2019

Analyst Anthony Speight discusses what production levels we could be seeing for the season ahead. Email Potatoes.MI@AHDB.org.uk to subscribe to Potato Weekly for weekly updates on crop conditions, analysis and prices Visit the AHDB Potatoes website at https://potatoes.ahdb.org.uk/ and the Potato Data Centre (www.potatodatacentre.ahdb.org.uk) for further potatoes market insight.

27 November 2019

The eating-out market grew over the last year, with breakfast gaining the most visits. While pork has increased occasions slightly, beef, lamb and potatoes have seen declines. We take a look at new trends affecting the market, including the environment, health and provenance.