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Babylon Growers Reporting Good Yields
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abylon is the new chipping variety from Agrico. Bred in Holland, Babylon was selected from a background with a history in producing the finest quality fries. Babylon was selected in 2006 and the variety is developing in the fresh chip sector and also in the processing market for “Roasties” production. In the field the Babylon growers have reported good yields and storability with crops stored throughout the season until June, ensuring continuity of supply to customers from October to June. The fry quality has been excellent, as good as, and even better than Agria, being the customer feedback. Peter Legge at A.L. Legge Farms is well
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known to Chippy Chat readers, he was the host farmer at the Isle of Ely Chippy Chat Open Day in 2021. Pete has been growing Babylon for the last two seasons on his farm at Southery in Norfolk. Pete commented that all his Babylon crop has been well received by his fish and chip shop customers with initial trial loads being followed by repeat orders and increased volumes. Feedback from his customers has been very positive, with comments that the Babylon taste and texture exceeds that of Agria. The fish and chip shops are facing many pressures at present and so are their customers, but a quality product will always generate repeat business and Babylon has the qualities to produce fries with excellent taste and texture to keep the customers coming back for more.
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