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25 May 2012

The wet start to the growing season has increased the risk of cavity spot on carrots, particularly the UK's most widely planted variety Nairobi, according to Syngenta field technical manager Ian Holmes.

Coragen secures approval for UK use against carrot fly

18 May 2012

The insecticide Coragen, with active ingredient DuPont Rynaxypyr chlorantraniliprole, has been approved for UK use to control carrot fly on carrots.

Potato trade value on the up

11 May 2012

The global trade in potatoes rose by more than 11 per cent in value to £6.8bn last year, according to the World Potato Markets report.

Integrated control urged over potato blight

04 May 2012

The emergence of fungicide-resistant strains of potato blight means that growers need to integrate controls into an overall resistance management strategy, according to Gowan UK & Ireland business manager Dr Dominic Lamb.

Field vegetable planting suffers after prolonged rainfall in Scotland

04 May 2012

While drought has been declared across parts of eastern and southern England, field vegetable growers in Scotland are suffering the effects of prolonged wet weather, which one described as disastrous.

Potato conference gains water expert

27 Apr 2012

A world expert on water use has been confirmed to speak at the World Potato Congress in Edinburgh next month.

Jersey increases small potatoes sales

27 Apr 2012 | by Gavin McEwan

Jersey Royal Pearls to be sold through Tesco and Ocado following successful trial held last year.

Evesham ready for asparagus festival

20 Apr 2012

The eight-week British Asparagus Festival will begin as usual on St George's Day - 23 April - this year despite early UK-grown spears being available through many outlets already.

Whistle Olympics delivers carrot message

20 Apr 2012

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) has launched a "quirky" social media campaign encouraging the public to whistle a tune on a carrot, then post their efforts online.

Serenade ASO fungicide wins authorisation extension

20 Apr 2012

An extension of authorisation has been granted for soil use of Serenade ASO when planting of potatoes to control of Rhizoctonia, Streptomyces and Helminthosporium when applied via hydraulic sprayer or through drip-feed irrigation lines.

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