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From the knowledge library
The latest edition of The Bulletin is now available to download.
Review and development of the CIPC application process and its impact on potatoes stored for processing
Optimisation of the application of chlorpropham to stored potatoes & evaluation of environmental issues relating to its use in GB
he use of CIPC vapour to control sprouting in commercial potato stores
Evaluation of CIPC application and behaviour and its influence on the variability of CIPC residues
Ethylene for processing: use of ethylene and CIPC on processing varieties of potato 2013-2016
Understanding the fundamental role of ethylene in potato storage
Latest Horizon reports
AHDB has revealed eight key factors that are the hallmarks of high performing farm businesses in a new report
Following on from ‘Brexit Scenarios – an impact assessment’, which focused on how Brexit could impact farmers’ profit levels, we now turn to potential implications post-farmgate.
AHDB commissioned this study to examine the impact of Brexit post-farmgate on the malting and milling industries, following feedback from levy payers on their earlier study ‘Brexit scenarios – an impact assessment’.
As Brexit draws closer, we hear much about the opportunities new export markets present for British food and farming products.
The UK undoubtedly has some of the most productive, dynamic and inspirational farming and growing businesses in the world.
Brexit is by far the biggest threat to Scottish agriculture and we need to get ready to meet this unprecedented challenge.
AHDB’s analysis of the big Brexit themes aims to improve industry understanding of the issues, as well as flagging the opportunities and threats they create.
In this report we explore opportunities for livestock products, from the beef, sheep meat, pork and dairy sectors.
In this edition of Horizon we will look at different agricultural support models from specific countries around the world and evaluate their impact on the agricultural industry.
AHDB’s series of Horizon reports has previously looked at some of the issues that will be critical in shaping the agri-food sector following Brexit.
Yn seiliedig ar rifynnau blaenorol o Horizon, mae’r adroddiad hwn yn canolbwyntio’n benodol ar beth fydd Brexit yn ei olygu i amaethyddiaeth a garddwriaeth yng Nghymru.
Building on previous editions of Horizon, this report focuses specifically on what Brexit will mean for Welsh agriculture and horticulture.
In this Horizon report, we look at what the future may hold for UK wheat and barley production.
In this edition of Horizon we will examine what the regulatory framework for plant protection products (PPPs) in UK agriculture and the wider supply chain might look like post Brexit.
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for potatoes and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for pig meat products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for horticultural products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for dairy products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
Latest news
22 October 2018
We hosted the first cross-sector export conference yesterday in London. The event was headlined by the Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade.
19 October 2018
The strained trade relationship between the US and China is having a fundamental impact on world grain markets, delegates at AHDB’s Grain Market Outlook Conference were told this week.
19 October 2018
A lowering of RB209 phosphate offtake values for cereals could be justified, according to results from an AHDB-funded review.
18 October 2018
Bill Watts has joined AHDB as Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager (Potatoes) for the West Midlands, South West and Wales.
17 October 2018
17 October 2018
Following on from a project to assess and improve labour efficiency, new workshops have been set up so farmers and growers can learn and develop supervisory skills.
15 October 2018
Data sought in response to proposed maximum residue levels changes
15 October 2018
Learn how weighing is improving productivity and efficiency on Gloucestershire Strategic Farm
15 October 2018
To develop the next generation of skilled farmers and growers, AHDB, NFU and industry employers have joined forces to set standards for three new apprenticeship schemes.
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