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Potatoes
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23 March 2022
The crop protection treater group is made up of technical experts across the industry. It exists to provide advice on key issues affecting the industry, with findings and conclusions delivered through AHDB Potatoes newsletters, website and events.
8 February 2021
Slugs are a primary pest in many field crops, affecting both yield and quality
8 February 2021
Find out about the environmental factors that favour slug activity
8 February 2021
How to identify the main slug species in field crops
17 December 2021
A factsheet to help assess the disease risk of seed potatoes and plan a growth strategy based on tuber treatment
24 January 2023
Explore our podcast collections for practical know-how and expert insights that aims to help you farm better. New episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
6 January 2022
Fazor, Crown MH, Itcan and Source II use the active Maleic Hydrazide (MH), which is growing in importance as a sprout suppressant
19 January 2023
This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).
5 January 2022
This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG). The 'Download' button provides background. Scroll down for guidance.
24 August 2018
Damaged crops cost the UK potato industry over £200/ha and care needs to be taken at every stage of the production system to minimise this cost. Planning ahead, routine maintenance and adapting machinery settings to the conditions are key areas to reducing the risk of damaging crops.