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New nematicide e-learning course launched
The potato industry is being urged to take part in a free interactive e-learning course on best practice nematicide usage that has been launched by the NSP and ARTIS.
Maintaining quality from seed grower to farm
Potato agronomists are optimistic about the year ahead, with potato seed anticipated to be of a high standard for the 2018 season.
Managing powdery mildew in top fruit
Although cold weather has delayed spring activity in many UK orchards, planning should start now for powdery mildew control later in the season, according to Charlie Dunn from Chandler and Dunn, a farming and fruit growing company in Kent.
Patience needed ahead of potato planting
Patience will be key this potato season as the recent cold weather threatens to delay cultivation.
Start spring with clean soils
As soil temperatures begin to rise in glasshouse crops, it’s the perfect time to start the new growing season with a clean approach, breaking weed, pest and disease cycles.