Content related to the sectors: potatoes

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.

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.

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.

1 June 2021

Lump sum and delinked payments explained

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

26 July 2021

Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops

Leatherjackets (larvae of crane flies) damage the roots of a wide range of crops.

26 July 2021

Damage caused by cutworms (noctuid moths) on field crops

Cutworms, the larvae of various moth species, damage many horticultural crops, as well as potatoes and sugar beet.

12 July 2021

Identification and management of wireworms in field crops

Find out how to identify and monitor wireworms across a wide variety of crops.

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.

13 July 2021

Basic biology of the buckthorn–potato aphid

Learn about the life cycle and viruses transmitted by the buckthorn–potato 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.

3 August 2021

Crop damage caused by the potato leafhopper

The potato leafhopper is a minor pest of potatoes.

27 July 2021

Free-living nematodes and their impact on the yield and quality of field crops

Free-living nematodes can affect crops including carrots, potatoes and sugar beet causing yield reductions and reducing crop quality.