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While preparations for planting are well underway, potato seed currently undergoing the Accumulator treatment protocol will soon complete its 120+ day treatment period in store. This process uses a carefully controlled combination of ethylene and temperature to break dormancy in the eyes, from the rose end to the stolon end of the potato seed tuber....

Technical Manager – Potato Storage & Sprout Control Location: Home-based / Yorkshire Office Reporting to: Head of Technical About Us We are an international agricultural technology company, helping potato, onion, and tomato growers across Europe and beyond improve crop performance, storage, and post-harvest quality. Our innovative solutions combine science, technology, and practical expertise to support...

Restrain Company Limited, a global leader in the potato storage industry, is proud to announce the opening of its new UK facility in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. This move marks a return to the company’s roots, strengthening its presence in the UK while supporting its rapidly growing global operations “With our leadership team now based in...

This year, we proudly hosted our first Restrain Conference, bringing together our valued suppliers, industry leaders, select partners, and our team to collaborate on the future of ethylene technology. Throughout the day, participants explored key industry challenges and discussed how we’re developing smarter, more effective solutions for crop storage. Diverse perspectives across the supply chain...

Restrain®, a global leader in residue-free technologies for potato production and storage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Agrifirm as a distributor for Accumulator, the pre-planting treatment designed to optimise seed potato multiplication and salad potato production throughout the Netherlands. This partnership builds on Agrifirm’s long-standing reputation as one of the Netherlands’ leading agricultural...

Restrain®, a specialist in residue-free technology for potato production and storage, has appointed Van Iperen BV as the distributor of Restrain Accumulator in the Netherlands. Accumulator breaks apical dominance while simultaneously inhibiting sprout growth. During application there is little to no sprout growth, while apical dominance is disrupted and more sprouts develop once the treatment...