Content related to the sectors: potatoes

27 July 2021

Identification and management of nematodes in field crops

Also called roundworms or eelworms, discover which nematodes harm crops and which support a healthy soil ecosystem.

26 July 2021

Identification and management of butterflies and moths in field crops

These insects are an important indicator of ecosystem health, so it is essential to know which ones are present in your crops.

26 July 2021

Identification and management of flies and sawflies in field crops

Flies (Diptera) are the most numerous insects found on farmland.

22 July 2021

AHDB to reduce costs by £7.8m including shake up of leadership team

AHDB will make £7.8m of reductions from its annual staff and overheads budget of £29m as part of plans to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency over the next two years, starting with key changes being made to the organisation’s leadership team.

22 July 2021

An assessment of the impact of Farming Rules for Water

The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced in April 2018 to fulfil obligations on diffuse pollution under the Water Framework Directive, particularly in regard to reducing phosphorus (P) losses to water from agriculture.

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.