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Potatoesin Practice2008Thursday 7th August9.30am to 4.30pmGourdie FarmInvergowrie, Dundee

Field Trials & Demonstrations, Seminars and Exhibitors Guide

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Contents

Welcome to Potatoes in Practice 2008 .........................................................1

Programme ...................................................................................................2

Site Plan & Tour descriptions ....................................................................4–5

Seminars .......................................................................................................6

Marquee Map ........................................................................................38–39

Marquee Exhibitors .....................................................................................40

Machinery Exhibits ......................................................................................58

Acknowledgements ....................................................................................64

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Welcome to Potatoes in Practice 2008

SCRI, SAC, CSC PotatoCare and the Potato Council welcome you to Potatoes in Practice 2008. This event is now the largest annual potato knowledge transfer event in Britain, attracting more international visitors each year. We specially welcome the Chinese members of the delegation visiting the UK as part of the UK-China Development Dialogue 2008. The event is supported again this year by Potato Review.

This is a unique opportunity for farmers, advisers and others to view the government and industry-supported research and new developments at a single site. Specialists from all sectors will be on hand to discuss all your questions on the latest trials and research.

There will be a host of industry leading companies with demonstrations in the commercial section of the trials fi eld and with exhibits in the event marquee. There will also be a series of technical seminars open to all attendees complementing the fi eld based research demonstrations.

Please note that many of the demonstrations and plots on show today are research in progress. For those trials that can be followed through, the results will be collated and analysed post-harvest. These results will be made available on the SCRI website www.scri.ac.uk under Potatoes in Practice, or via the Potato Council website, www.potato.org.uk

Principal organisers:Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI): Sarah Stephens (Information Services Manager), Euan Caldwell (Farm Manager), Dr. John Bradshaw (Research Scientist) and Dr. Finlay Dale (Research Scientist).

Scottish Agricultural College (SAC): Dr. Stuart Wale (Head of Crop Services)

Potato Council: Val Crowder (Seed & Export Executive)

CSC Crop Protection: Jim Rennie (Technical Director) and Colin Rennie (Agronomist).

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Programme

9.30 am Start of Event

Marquee is open all the time

Machinery can be viewed at any time

10.00am Guided tours of plots Tours take about 1 hour

Tour 1 – Plot group 1 (Varieties/Agronomy)


Tour 3 – Plot group 3 (SAC)

Tour 4 – Plot group 4 (CSC)

10.30am Seminar (in the seminar tent by the marquee)

‘Carbon footprinting of crop production’ by Jonathan Hillier, University of Aberdeen


‘Potatoes – A choice for life’, Kathryn Race, Marketing Director, Potato Council

11.30am Guided tours of plots Tours take about 1 hour






‘Aphids as Virus Vectors’ by Brian Fenton, SCRI

1.00pm Address outside the marqueegiven by Chair of the Potato Counciland introduced by Professor Peter Gregory,Director of SCRI

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1.30pm Guided tours of plots Tours take about 1 hour





2.00pm Seminar (in the seminar tent by the marquee)

‘Carbon footprinting of crop production’ by Jonathan Hillier, University of Aberdeen


‘Potatoes – A choice for life’, Kathryn Race, Marketing Director, Potato Council

3.00pm Draw for whisky from registration forms (Make sure you are registered to be eligible!)

Guided tours of plots. Tours take about 1 hour






‘Aphids as Virus Vectors’ by Brian Fenton, SCRI

4.30pm Event closes

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Site Plan & Tour descriptions

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Seminars will be held in the seminar tent by the main marquee

10.30am and 2.00pm

‘Carbon footprinting of crop production’Jonathan Hillier (1), Alex Hilton, Cathy Hawes (3), Pete Smith (1), Stuart Wale (2).

Concerns over climate change have recently inspired quantifi cation of the Carbon footprint of many anthropological activities. For food and energy crops full accounting of the C footprint has thus far been constrained by a lack of knowledge about the “to farm-gate” C costs of crop production.

We present the results of a recent study which uses standard, globally accepted values for emissions, and “typical” management regimes to establish the Carbon footprints of a range of commonly grown UK crops. Potato, due to it intensive management requirements, has a naturally higher C footprint in comparison with other common crops, although the difference is not as large as might perhaps be expected. In general, a very signifi cant part of the C footprint comes from N-fertiliser additions, due both to the costs of production and the nitrous oxide emissions resulting from application.

The output of the study is suitable for incorporation into fuller Life Cycle Analyses which consider in addition the costs of, for example, transportation, storage, and packaging.

In itself, it is an important fi rst step, which allows us to consider fi rstly the relative contributions of components of crop management to the C footprint, and then, how and to what extent we may reduce it.

References:School of Biological Sciences, 1. University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UU.

SAC Aberdeen, Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen AB21 9YA.2.

Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA.3.

Seminars will be held in the seminar tent by the main marquee

Seminars

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11.10am and 2.40pm

Potatoes – A choice for lifeKathryn Race, Marketing Director, Potato Council

The better we understand consumers, the more effective our strategies will be.

At each stage in our lives, subtle changes happen that affect the way we live and infl uence our choice of food and understanding those shifts in lifestyle as those stages develop will better shape our marketing strategies and programmes.

The encouraging thing is the way in which the industry itself has responded to the shifts and developments which our research has identifi ed. Meeting consumer demand for greater convenience, for example, has seen the development of smaller pack sizes – more in line with the way consumers shop with a specifi c meal in mind.

Not only are smaller pack sizes emerging, the packaging itself is much more exciting – informing and enticing consumers in a way previously only associated with branded products. Signifi cant health messages, innovative recipe and serving suggestions, varietal information – have all contributed to a more dynamic feel in the category.

Consumer marketing campaigns built on sound understanding and robust analysis of available research is having a positive effect; greater product differentiation, whether by brand or variety, is helping drive sales.

The Potato Council works with the industry on a strategic level that adds value and identifi es opportunities and ways in which we can defend our strongholds and attack our competitors and at PIP we can we can further explore these opportunities that will provide a further platform for sustained marketing efforts and for reclaiming all those traditional virtues of the potato – natural, wholesome, versatile, Britishness – and applying them in a contemporary context.

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Seminars

11.50am and 3.20pm

‘Aphids as Virus Vectors’Brian Fenton; Gaynor Malloch; Lesley Torrance (SCRI); Jon Pickup (SASA) and Eric Anderson (Scottish Agronomy)

Aphids are responsible for spreading the three most prevalent viruses in the Scottish seed potato crop: Potato Viruses Y and A, and Leaf Roll. Aphid species vary in the effi ciency with which they vector the different viruses. By understanding the relative vectoring effi ciency of each species and how their abundance varies throughout the season, it is possible to target insecticide treatments according to the risk to the seed crop. This can be further refi ned by incorporating the susceptibility of the potato variety to the particular virus. This approach can markedly reduce the amount of insecticide applied to the crop with consequent environmental and fi nancial benefi ts. For some viruses, such as PLRV, the monitoring and control approach has reduced virus incidence by more than 90% compared with levels found in the 1970s and early 1990s. In 2007, only 1.6% of the seed crop entered for classifi cation in Scotland was found to contain any plants infected with Leaf Roll. For PVY and PVA there is the potential to use information that is becoming available from our work to achieve similar levels of success in virus management.

This presentation will provide background on:

Differences between virus types•

Why some viruses present more of a control challenge than others•

The most important aphid vectors and their control•

What commercial and research organisations are doing to improve • understanding and control of virus spread

The associations between varieties and viruses•


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1. Greenvale AP Ltd

Contact Details:

Gail Robertson – Customer Services ManagerGreenvale AP Ltd, Springfi eld, Burrelton, Blairgowrie PH13 9PJ

Email: [email protected]: 01828 626 078Fax: 01828 670 636

02 Z 21 7 A5 is an approved stock, a new baker variety

99 Z 53 A4 is an approved stock, salad potato and is a Juliet/Charlotte type.

Mayan Queen and Mayan Twilight are part of the Mayan series of varieties and are perfect for pre-pack with their unique “Unami” fl avour and rich yellow fl esh. Mayan Queen is suitable for baking and wedges whereas Mayan Twilight with its attractive red and white skin is a salad potato.

Vales Everest is a very high yielding variety suitable for processing. It is drought resistant with good tolerance to Black Scurf and Powdery Scab. Vales Everest has a particularly high level of tolerance and resistance to PCN Pallida.

Vales Emerald produces high tuber numbers and high marketable yields. It is a Peer/Charlotte cross with an attractive appearance, excellent fl avour and very robust characteristics in the fi eld.

Vales Sovereign is grown for general bakers pre-pack market with low waste levels. It is an early maturing main crop with a high resistance to Black dot, drought, PCN RO1 and common scab.

Sylvanna is a high yielding variety suitable for the washed fresh market. It has a high resistance to PCN RO1 and virus Y and has a high tuber number.

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2. SCRI, CSL and SASA

Contact Details:

Ian TothSCRI, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA

Email: [email protected]: 01382 562731Fax: 01382 562426

Erwinia chrysanthemi on the moveIan Toth (SCRI), John Elphinstone (CSL) and Gerry Saddler (SASA)

Erwinia chrysanthemi, now called Dickeya dianthicola, appears to be moving from continental Europe. The pathogen has been entering England/Wales since the early 1990s but so far there have been no recorded cases on potato in Scotland. We will be comparing the symptoms observed on Dickeya infected potato plants with those infected with the more common blackleg pathogen, Pectobacterium atrosepticum, at different temperatures. We will discuss the objectives of a new RERAD study to investigate the implications of this disease becoming established in Scotland and the role that climate change may have on this, together with assessment of possible preventative measures. Findings from a recent Potato Council funded project to assess the current status of the pathogen in England and Wales will also be available.

3. Irish Potato Marketing Ltd

Contact Details:

Sandy McGowan – FieldsmanIrish Potato Marketing Ltd, East Den Brae , Letham, Angus DD8 2PJ

Email: [email protected]: 01307 818 121Fax: 01307 818 131Mobile: 07712 751 264

Irish Potato Marketing Ltd is heavily committed to the production of quality seed potatoes to supply many different markets. It is therefore essential

2. SCRI, CSL and SASA

Field Trials and Demonstrations

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to have a varied and robust portfolio of varieties that are able to meet the requirements of both customers and growers across the world.

When you visit the IPM demonstration plot today you will see some of our varieties on display ranging from established packing varieties such as Orla and the highly successful Rooster, high volume and early movement export varieties such as Burren and Slaney, through to brand new varieties like Electra and Romeo. However the plot can only offer a small taste of the IPM portfolio of varieties so we will be very pleased to discuss our full range with you to highlight which varieties will best suit your business.

Whether you are looking for a new growing opportunity, or for the potential to further your variety selection IPM have the variety portfolio to suit.

4. MBMG Produce

Contact Details:

George Findlay – Production ManagerMBMG Produce, West Craig, Dundee Road, Forfar DD8 2DA

Tel: 01307 464 021Fax: 01307 464 027

HARLEQUIN

Breeder SCRI

Parentage Charlotte x Pink Fir Apple

Agent MBMG

Market Speciality Salad

Maturity Early Maincrop

General Description Tubers – very long

Skin particoloured red

Mearns Tractors LtdALMA PLACE, LAURENCEKIRK AB30 1AL

Tel: 01561 377762 Fax: 01561 377674

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UNDERHAUG 2200 NONE WHEEL DRIVE

UNDERHAUG 3200 TIPPING HOPPER POTATO PLANTER RANGE. MANUAL & HYDRAULIC, 2,4,6,8 ROW

PLANTERS, WITH COVERING HOODS OR DISCS

SUPPLIERS OF SCOTTS HAULM TOPPERS & EVOLUTION CLEANERS

AGRI SKY RTK AUTO STEERING SYSTEMS SUPPLIED AND FITTED TO ANY MAKE OR MODEL

WIRELESS OR WIRED COLOURED CCTV CAMERA SYSTEMS

FULL RANGE OF SPARES AVAILABLESUPPLIERS OF RUBBER TEC WEBS

CONTACT RAY LOUDON PARTS MANAGER

planting to lifting potatoes `r` us

Sales Manager: Colin Duncan 07919574820Workshop Contact: Andy Smith 07831272035

Thank you for your custom

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SASSY

Breeder Germicopa, France

Parentage G82TT137.1 x Promesse

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet Processing – crisps

Dry Matter (%) 23

PCN Ro1 R

Comments High resistance to virus• Good resistance to both foliage/tuber blight• High resistance to drought stress• Suitable for long term storage•

REMBRANDT

Breeder HZPC

Parentage Agria x Balder

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet Early season processing/General ware

Comments Early bulking• Long dormancy – will benefi t from chitting seed• High resistance to tuber blight and virus• Strong foliage characteristics•

BALMORAL

Breeder Teagasc, Eire

Parentage Ulster Dale x OP3211/6

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet Prepack/General ware

Comments High yields• Low outgrade levels• Good resistance to common scab• Medium dry matter.•

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BLUE BELLE


Parentage Sylvia x Cara

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet General ware, pre-packing

Comments Produces bold, uniform tubers with purple colour • markings

ASTERIX

Breeder HZPC. The Netherlands

Parentage Cardinal x SVP VE70-9

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet Processing. French fries

PCN Ro1 R

Comments High number of tubers per plant• High resistance to tuber blight• Excellent fry colours• Tubers may break dormancy early in storage•

CULTRA

Breeder Teagasc, Ireland

Parentage Desiree x Cara

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet General ware & quality pre-pack

PCN Ro1 R

Comments Early maincrop maturity• Attractive parti coloured tubers• Excellent cooking characteristics• High marketable yields with low outgrades• Good long term storage qualities•

BLUE BELLE



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DAISY


Parentage Gipsey x Culpa

Agent MBMG

Market Outlet Processing, French fry

PCN Ro1 R

Comments Good overall disease resistance• Consistent pale fry colour• Good foliage characteristics•

5. SASA (Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture)

Contact Details:

Stuart Carnegie – Head of Potato SectionSASA, Roddinglaw Road, Edinburgh EH12 9FJ


SASA, in collaboration with Central Science Laboratory, has been funded by the Potato Council to test the susceptibility of potato varieties to Potato Mop Top Virus (PMTV). This virus is transmitted from infested soil via the powdery scab organism and by planting infected seed tubers. In 2007, PMTV-free seed tubers of 10 widely grown potato varieties were planted in land known to be infested with PMTV. One site was in west Perthshire and the other in north Yorkshire. Tubers were assessed for powdery scab, PMTV and spraing. Tubers from Scottish site have been planted in replicated experiments in Scotland and England to determine the extent to which PMTV infection of tuber affects plant growth of the various varieties. Tubers from 2007 English site have also been planted at the 2008 English site. Plots of 42 tubers from infested site and 28 healthy tubers of nine varieties have been planted at Potatoes in Practice.

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6 & 7. Agrovista UK Ltd

Contact Details:

Andy Steven – AgronomistAgrovista UK Ltd, Hill of Orbliston, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7LN

Email: [email protected]: 01343 880 259Mobile: 07747 737 967

8. SCRI

Contact Details:

Tim GeorgeSCRI, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA


Variation in drought tolerance in potatoesGeorge T.S., Wishart, J., Brown L.K., Ramsay G., Bradshaw, J, Gregory P.J, and White P.J.

Potatoes are currently the UK’s number one crop for the use of irrigation water. The impact of global environmental change on the sustainability of potato production is unknown, but predicted hotter drier summers mean that identifying potato cultivars which are more effi cient at capturing water will be necessary in order to maintain current yields. Plants which have large root-soil interfaces (e.g. longer thinner roots, more root hairs or symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizae) are likely to be more effi cient in capturing resources, including water. Our research has focused on using genetically well defi ned populations of potatoes to elucidate genotypic variation in root traits in plants grown in the fi eld. Our results demonstrate meaningful genotypic variation in a range of root traits important for improved resource capture including root length and mycorrhizal symbiosis. The demonstration plots show that there are large differences in drought tolerance between genotypes which have vastly differing associated root lengths. In the future, our research will

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potentially identify the genetic control of rooting traits involved in resource capture and inform breeding programmes or biotechnological approaches which will produce more water effi cient cultivars of potato.

9. Potato Innovations Ltd

Contact Details:

Paul Knight – Technical DirectorPotato Innovations Limited, Bayfi eld Brecks Barns, Garden Lane, Letheringsett, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7DZ


Potato Innovations Limited are a specialist seed supplier with offi ces and staff in both England and Scotland. We currently act as sole agents within the UK and Ireland for the varieties of Meijer BV and Schaap BV. (37)

Our demonstration plots show a range of table and processing varieties from our portfolio, currently grown in Scotland. The plot has been split into both seed and ware, allowing visitors to view the varieties’ performance under commercial spacings for both markets. (41)

Accord Oval, white skin and fl eshed tubers for early season processing and table production

Amora Oval, light yellow skin and fl eshed tubers with high early dry matter for early season processing

Fambo Oval to long oval, white skin, light yellow fl eshed tubers for early season processing

Lady Christl Oval to long oval, light yellow skin and fl eshed tubers for early consumption

Lady Claire Short oval yellow skin and fl eshed tubers with long term storage ability for crisp production

Lady Jo Round, yellow skin and fl eshed tubers, with excellent quality traits for crisp production

Lady Rosetta Round, red skin and light yellow fl eshed tubers for early season crisp production

potentially identify the genetic control of rooting traits involved in resource capture and inform breeding programmes or biotechnological approaches

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Melody Oval, light yellow skin and fl eshed, excellent tasting tubers for pre-pack markets.

10. Cygnet PB Ltd

Contact Details:

Matthew Smallwood – Potato BreederCygnet PB Ltd, Blairfi eld Farm, Milnathort, Tayside KY13 0SG


Cygnet PB Ltd, based at Milnathort in Scotland, currently operating the UK’s largest British controlled breeding program with exclusive rights to many popular UK varieties.

Plots demonstrate a range of table varieties designed to meet the current and future market requirements. Varieties on display include:

Bonnie A new white variety with an attractive red splash of colour, setting new standards as a 2nd early baker with excellent black dot resistance and storage quality. Bonnie’s nitrogen usage effi ciency is also demonstrated.

Bounty A high yielding early maincrop baker, targeted as an Estima and Saxon type replacement with good black dot resistance, long term skin fi nish and excellent taste.

Casablanca has potential as an early chipping / early loose new variety, and also as an early baker with good Blackleg resistance. It sets new standards of earliness and taste for new potatoes.

Rubesse is an attractive red variety producing bold deep red tubers with potential for both export and the UK, out performing Desiree.

Excalibur has potential as a maincrop and organic white with good blight and PCN resistance.

Bambino is a salad variety but has also performed well as an organic which is demonstrated.

Melpac

Potatoes are our business…

As the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, we work with some ofthe country’s most progressive growers so our customers can enjoythe best of Britain’s potato crop.

Come along to the Branston plot and see our range of newvarieties and innovative bio-controls for potato growers, including:

Foil-sis – the sustainable and effective alternative to chemicalcontrol of Potato Cyst Nematode.

Fumigro – a green manure and biofumigant crop which naturallysuppresses a range of nematodes and soil-borne pathogens.

To find out more about Branston products and people visitwww.branston.com.

Branston Ltd, Mere Road, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1NJ Tel 01522 794411

www.branston.com

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11. Potash Limited

Contact Details:

Jerry McHoul – Technical ManagerPotash Limited, Unit 13 Watermark Way, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford SG13 7TZ


The trial plots from Potash Limited are a demonstration of the quality and yield benefi ts achieved from using a new potash + magnesium fertiliser previously marketed only in Europe. Patentkali is based on sulphate of potash with added ESTA Kieserite (natural magnesium sulphate) in a ratio perfectly tailored to the nutrient requirements of potatoes. A comparison is made against muriate of potash (MOP). Furthermore, a foliar fertiliser has been tested in conjunction with the Patentkali treated plots.

EPSO Microtop (or “Bittersalz Microtop”) is the trusted bittersalz (foliar magnesium sulphate) with additional Manganese and 1% Boron co-formulated in the mix. Fully replicated, randomised trials with this program have yielded an average increase of 3.1 tonnes/ha in 6 trials conducted over the last 3 years.

Varieties on test here today are Estima and Maris Piper to give a comparison of effects on 2 varieties with contrasting haulm vigour.

Potash Limited are key suppliers of potash, magnesium, sodium and sulphur fertilisers in the UK and Ireland and are proud to supply products such as ESTA Kieserite, Korn-Kali, Patentkali, EPSO Microtop, EPSO Combitop and Magnesia-Kainit.

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12. The Glenside Group

Contact Details:

Marilyn Miller – Financial ControllerThe Glenside Group Ltd, Block 2 Unit 4, Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk, Stirling FK7 7XY


Glenside work with Growers to increase the profi tability of potato growing. Glenside use their Albrecht® Soil Survey to identify the factors in each fi eld which are limiting yields and the percentage of marketable quality. Recommendations are matched to the variety, target market and environmental requirements with clients located throughout the UK, Ireland and overseas.

The benefi ts are:-

Higher percentage of marketable quality•

Improved skin fi nish and storability•

Reduced hidden costs•

As one of the UK’s leading proponents of sustainable soil and crop management Glenside offers its Advisory Services to Potato Growers and their Advisors who are interested in increasing margins by improving the natural productivity of their soils.

13. Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

Contact Details:

Solene Le DozeWRAP, 21 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0AH

Email: [email protected]

At 2008’s Potatoes in Practice, WRAP and SCRI (Scottish Crop Research Institute) have a demonstration plot. The seeds have kindly been provided by Greenvale AP. Potatoes will be grown using 6 different treatments that are a

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combination of different compost and bagged fertiliser rates. Although all the benefi ts of compost are demonstrated mainly in the long term, this event is an excellent opportunity to provide visual evidence of the impacts of compost on yields and quality of the harvested potatoes. At a time when bagged fertiliser prices are rocketing, evidence of the fertiliser replacement value of compost will also be made.

To fi nd more about compost use in agriculture, please visit: www.wrap.org.uk/composting

14. SCRI

Contact Details:

Dr John Bradshaw and Dr Finlay DaleSCRI, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA

Email: fi [email protected]: 01382 562731Fax: 01382 562426

Potato Varieties from SCRI: past to presentSCRI was formed in 1981 by the amalgamation of the long established Scottish Plant Breeding Station (SPBS) at Pentlandfi eld, Edinburgh, with the Scottish Horticultural Research Institute (SHRI) at Invergowrie, Dundee. The SPBS was established in 1921 at Craigs House near Edinburgh, close to a new Government Registration and Seed Testing Station based there. Potatoes received a great deal of attention from the inception of SPBS, with breeding and research focused on the many disease, agronomic and quality characteristics which are important to the crop. Today, research in the Genetics programme at SCRI is centered on identifying the location of genes underlying important traits including disease resistance (e.g. to late blight and potato cyst nematode), quality, fl avour/taste, texture, water and mineral use effi ciency. To mobilise the genes into adapted germplasm and to develop improved germplasm as well as strategies for effi cient gene isolation and validation.

Since the formation of SPBS in 1921 the research programmes have produced over 80 varieties, many of which are widely grown in today’s

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agriculture. Perhaps some of the better known and most widely grown varieties include:

Variety Year Maturity Use

(Red) Craigs Royal 1948 Second early Table

Pentland Crown 1958 Early Maincrop Table

Pentland Dell 1960 Early Maincrop Processing – chips

Pentland Hawk 1966 Early Maincrop Table

Pentland Javelin 1968 First Early Table

Pentland Squire 1970 Early Maincrop Table & Baker

Claret 1996 Early Maincrop Table & Organic

Anya 1996 Second Early Speciality / Salad

Lady Balfour 2001 Maincrop Table & Organic

Vales Sovereign 2003 Early Maincrop Table

Vales Emerald 2005 First Early Table / punnet

Vales Everest 2005 Maincrop Table & processing

MayanGold (S.phureja) 2003 Late Maincrop Speciality / novel

Varieties bred at SPBS and latterly SCRI, are widely released throughout the world.

SCRI continues to deliver innovative products, including new improved potato varieties (through commercial partnerships), knowledge and services that address the public goals of sustainability, high quality and healthy food.

On display at ‘Potatoes in Practice’ are over 70 of the varieties bred and released over the years right up to the most recent releases. The strengths and merits of many of these varieties and the changes and improvements to potato breeding will be discussed.

agriculture. Perhaps some of the better known and most widely grownvarieties include:


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Craigs Defi ance 1939, Early. Maincrop, table. Resistance to PVA/PVX

Vales Everest 2005, maincrop. Table and processing.

Resistance to PVY, P.Scab, G.pallida, Black scurf.

Craigs Royal 1948Second early, Table. Resistance to dry rot,

Medium res.Common scab.

Vales Emerald 2005. Early, Table & punnet. Resistance to Spraing, Blackleg,

Powdery Scab.

15. Higgins Agriculture Ltd

Contact Details:

Stephen North – UK Seed Sales Co-ordinatorHiggins Agriculture Ltd, Seed Offi ce, Longhillock Store, Alves, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8HZ


Higgins Agriculture Ltd is directly involved in breeding and selecting new varieties for their growing seed business.

With trial sites in several countries across Europe and the Middle East, the Higgins seed business is able to select and list material at a very early

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stage. Consequently, since 2000, Higgins Agriculture Ltd has already successfully listed 3 varieties, Moulin Rouge, Olympus and Horizon from their own breeding programme, as well as being involved in the introduction of Courage, Satellite and Smile from European partners.

16. Caithness Potatoes Ltd

Contact Details:

Andrew LorimerCaithness Potatoes Ltd, 26 York Place, Perth PH2 8EH


17. Branston Ltd

Contact Details:

Peter Hewett – Seed ManagerBranston Ltd, Mere Road, Branston, Lincs LN4 1NJ


The Branston plot showcases several new potato varieties:

Lanorma is an early maincrop variety, producing a moderate number of oval tubers. With cream skin and fl esh, it has good fl avour, texture and all round disease resistance.

Saphire is an early maincrop variety, producing a moderate number of oval, sometimes fl at, tubers. It has a bright creamy skin and fl esh and delivers good all round disease resistance and dormancy.

Piccolo is a second early variety producing a very high number of oval tubers, enabling good yields of baby new potatoes. It has bright, creamy skin and fl esh and good all round disease resistance and dormancy.

Safari is a high yielding white variety with high baker percentage. It has good drought resistance and good resistance to Common Scab and Black Dot.

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There are also two new phureja varieties from Branston’s own breeding programme, which have been selected for their fl avour, texture and storability.

The Branston plot also features specially developed crops as benefi cial alternatives to chemical pest and disease control:

Foil-sis is Solanum sisymbriifolium, the sustainable and effective alternative to chemicals for the control of PCN. The crop acts as a completely risk free trap crop for PCN by triggering hatch in the soil but preventing completion of the pests’ lifecycle.

Selected mustards and some other plant species, generate effective bio-fumigants when macerated and incorporated into the soil. Fumigro is Branston’s unique blend which has been developed for the control of soil borne diseases particularly relevant to potato growers.

18. Agrico UK Ltd

Contact Details:

Archie Gibson – Executive Director / Graeme Currie – Product Quality ManagerAgrico UK Ltd, Castleton of Eassie, Forfar, Angus DD8 1SJ


Agrico UK Ltd in conjunction with Agrico Global specialise in bringing forward new seed varieties bred for table and processing markets. Agrico UK Ltd have a proven reputation for supplying quality Scottish, English and Dutch seed and are committed to working with established and new growers to optimise consistency and quality for home and export trade. This year we have the following varieties on display and look forward to discussing their characteristics and merits with delegates: Arnova, Almera, Elisabeth, Novella, Milva, Madeleine, Virgo, Toluca, Amorosa, Rudolph, MA 96–419, Mustang, AR 98–0851, Fontane and Markies.

There are also two new phureja varieties from Branston’s own breedingprogramme, which have been selected for their fl avour, texture and storability.


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19. HZPC UK Ltd

Contact Details:

Ron Reiss – Production ManagerHZPC UK Ltd, Curlbank, Meigle Road, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8EX


HZPC UK Ltd, a daughter company of the global seed company HZPC Holland B.V. has 3 varieties on display for the fi rst time.

Annabelle [Nicola x Mona Lisa] is a salad variety with long tubers, shallow eyes and a very uniform size. It has very attractive tubers and excellent fl avour; it is not susceptible to after cooking blackening. Its early maturity and fl exibility have enhanced its commercial expansion in the UK.

Victoria [Agria x Ropta] is establishing itself as an important chipping variety in the UK. It is an early maincrop with long dormancy. It has low sugar content, is not prone to after cooking blackening and due to its quality and shape has low wastage levels. It contains a low percentage of nitrate.

Vivaldi [TS 77–148 x Monalisa] well established internationally and now in the UK; it has excellent consumption quality as a fi rm, low dry matter, table potato with attractive oval tubers, shallow eyes and yellow fl esh. It is marketed by Albert Bartlett and Sons Ltd in the UK and is available through Sainsbury supermarkets.

Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)

Contact Details:

Stuart WaleSAC, Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen AB21 9YA

Email: [email protected]: 01224 711213

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Herbicide TrialsWith the loss of Paraquat, there has been much debate about which of three contact herbicides, Retro, Basta or Shark provides the best alternative. In addition, there is much to learn about the combination of the three ‘new’ contact herbicide alternatives with established residual herbicides, in respect of timing and spectrum of weed control. The spring of 2008 has set a challenge for herbicides as a result of a prolonged dry period in May. These trials, carried out in conjunction with the manufacturers of the three new contact herbicides, will show the effi cacy of many contact/residual combinations.

20. Effi cacy of Defy and Retro in various mixtures in potatoes either pre-emergence or early post-emergence (in conjunction with Syngenta Crop Protection)

Treatment Pre-/post-em Dose

Untreated - -

Defy + Linuron Pre 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha

Defy + Sencorex Pre 4 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha

Defy + Artist Pre 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha

Defy + Artist Pre 3 l/ha + 1.5 l/ha

Linuron + Sencorex Pre 1.9 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha

A15674A Post 4 l/ha

Defy + Linuron + PDQ Post 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 2 l/ha

Defy + Linuron + Shark Post 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 0.33 l/ha

Defy + Linuron + Harvest Post 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 3 l/ha

Defy + Linuron + Retro Post 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 2 l/ha

Defy + Linuron + Retro + Activator 90

Post 4 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 2 l/ha + 0.1%

Defy + Sencorex + Retro Post 4 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha + 2 l/ha

A15674A + Retro Post 4 l/ha + 2 l/ha

Linuron + Sencorex + Retro + Activator 90

Post 1.9 l/ha + 0.5 l/ha + 2 l/ha + 0.1%

Herbicide TrialsWith the loss of Paraquat, there has been much debate about which of three


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22. Evaluation of Basta for weed control in potatoes (in conjunction with Bayer CropScience)

Treatment Dose

Untreated –

Basta 2 l/ha

Basta 3 l/ha

Basta + Sencorex 2 l/ha + 0.75 kg/ha

Basta + Sencorex 2 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha

Basta + Artist 2 l/ha + 1.5 kg/ha

Basta + Artist 2 l/ha + 2 kg/ha

Shark 0.33 l/ha

Retro + Activator 9 2 l/ha + 0.2 l/ha

23. Weed control in potatoes based on Shark (in conjunction with Belchim Crop Protection)

Treatment Dose

Untreated –

Shark + Linuron + Sencorex 0.25 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha

Shark + Linuron + Sencorex 0.33 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha

Shark + Linuron + Sencorex + Gamit 0.33 l/ha + 1 l/ha + 0.5 kg/ha + 0.15 l/ha

Fungicide Trials

21. Effi cacy of CF143 for control of Rhizoctonia and silver scurf in potatoes (Certis Europe)

This trial examines the effi cacy of a coded product as an in-furrow treatment for the control of Rhizoctonia (seed- and soil-borne) and silver scurf compared to the standard in-furrow treatment of Amistar.

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25. Evaluation of fl udioxinil in control of common scab across a range of varieties (Syngenta Crop Protection)

The development of common scab on fi ve varieties with different resistance ratings to the disease is evaluated with and without seed tuber treatment with fl udioxinil. The potential of this novel fungicide to substantially reduce common scab has been demonstrated by SAC at previous PIP events.

Varieties and their resistance ratings are:

Maris Piper (1)

Spunta (3)

Desiree (4)

Vales Everest (4)

Marfona (5)

Orla (5)

26. Best practice for the control of powdery scabAs part of SAC’s ‘Success through Knowledge’ programme of Knowledge Transfer, where results of Scottish Government funded R&D are explained to end users, the topic chosen in the ‘Best practice’ series for PIP 2008 has been powdery scab. Work at SCRI continues on this diffi cult pathogen of potatoes and the outcomes of this work are combined with a knowledge obtained from Potato Council funded projects and practical experience by SAC. The demonstration compares tuber and soil treatments applied to two varieties using either symptomless or infected tubers.

Varieties: Estima (resistance rating 3), Marfona (resistance rating 5)

Seed infection: Symptomless, infected

Fungicide treatments: Untreated, zinc oxide seed tuber treatment (1 kg/ha 80% Zn), zinc oxide incorporated into soil pre-planting (17.5 kg/ha 80% Zn) and fl uazinam incorporated into soil pre-planting (Shirlan 3 l/ha),

Results from this trial and other Success through Knowledge work are posted on the SAC website: http://www.sac.ac.uk/consultancy/crops/ under Agronomy Services Publications

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For details contact Grimme (UK) LtdStation Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 3PST: 01205 822 300 F: 01205 821 196 E: [email protected]

www.grimme.com

Hidden Treasure… Take Full Measure

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27. Haulm destruction trialEstablished and novel haulm desiccation treatments will be applied to a crop of Nicola starting approximately 10 days before the PIP open day. The effectiveness on haulm kill and skin set will be demonstrated.

28. The carbon footprint of potato productionTogether with the University of Aberdeen (Jon Hillier and Pete Smith), and using a plot of potatoes as a backdrop, the ‘cost’ of CO2 production of each stage of growing a typical ware crop will be demonstrated. (Also the subject of a seminar)

Fertiliser trialsWith dramatic increases in fertiliser prices over the last year and fertiliser recommendations north and south of the border being revised, trials have been established to determine if current optimum recommendations are appropriate. There are two replicated trials, one investigating crop nitrogen requirements and the other phosphate. Both trials are on the second early variety Saxon being grown as a ware crop. The results for the fi ve treatments in each trial will enable a response curve to be fi tted and optimum dose determined

29. Demonstration of Avail treated phosphate and Nutrisphere nitrogen (in conjunction with Demeter Technology)

An unreplicated demonstration has been established of a standard fertiliser treatment in comparison with equivalent fertiliser treatments but where the phosphate element has been substituted with Avail treated phosphate, the nitrogen treatment has been substituted with Nutrisphere nitrogen or both nitrogen and phosphate have been substituted.

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30. Nitrogen fertiliser trial

Treatments:

Treatment code Rate (kg/ha)

0 0

0.5 125

0.75 188

1.0* 250

1.25 313

* recommended rate based on Scottish recommendations and using knowledge of variety, previous crop, manure use and market outlet

30. Phosphate fertiliser trial

Treatments:

Treatment code Rate (kg/ha)

0 0

0.5 50

0.75 75

1.0 100

1.25 125

* recommended rate based on Scottish recommendations using knowledge of soil analysis

30. Trial to evaluate a new formulation of FTC1 (in conjunction with Masstock Arable UK Ltd)

The effect of a new formulation of FTC1 is being examined, not just to establish whether tuber numbers and/or yield can be increased but to determine whether the use of FTC1 and its infl uence on rooting will affect the optimum level of nitrogen applied. In this trial fi ve nitrogen doses as applied in Trial 1b are tested with and without the application of FTC1 in furrow.

30. Nitrogen fertiliser trial


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CSC Crop Protection

Contact Details:

Colin RennieCSC Crop Protection, Glenearn Road, Perth PH2 0NL


31. Herbicide TrialWith the demise of Paraquat, this trial aims to demonstrate different herbicide mixes looking at applications pre and post weed emergence as well as comparisons of new contact herbicides on the market.

32. Foliar Nutrition Programmes on Prolifi c Varieties – Maris Piper

The aim of this trial is to demonstrate novel foliar applied crop stimulants designed to boost yield and quality when used on a prolifi c variety.

33. Treatment measures for reductions in Common Scab Ammonium Sulphate has agronomic and economic advantages over Nitrate based fertilisers on potatoes. It is the most economic source of Sulphur, in the Sulphate form, applications of which have been shown to reduce levels of Common and Powdery Scab. The aim of this trial is to show the skin fi nish benefi ts of Ammonium Sulphate over standard fertilisers as well as improvements achieved with other additional treatments.

34. Foliar Nutrition Programmes on Non Prolifi c Varieties – Marfona

The aim of this trial is to demonstrate novel foliar applied crop stimulants designed to boost tuber numbers and yield as well as skin quality when used on a Non prolifi c variety.

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ReceptionEntrance

Reception

Entrance Entrance

30 29 28 27

Yara (UK)

DuPont (UK)

Plant Solutions

Bayer Crop Science

1 Agri-Tech

2 Field GB

3 Wroot Water SCRI

4 Javelin Irrigation SCRI LEAF

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Catering bySodexho

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7 Catering by Sodexho Grimme (UK)

Frontier Agriculture

Team Sprayers

8 9 10 11 12

Key

Central aisleSCRI – MRS/WRAP – SASA – SAC – LEAF – SEPA – SNH – Potato Council

Periphery

1. Agri-Tech Services UK Ltd2. Field GB Ltd3. Wroot Water Ltd4. Javelin Irrigation Systems Ltd5. Catering by Sodexho

6. Catering by Sodexho7. Catering by Sodexho8. Catering by Sodexho9. Catering by Sodexho10. Grimme (UK) Ltd

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26 25 24 23 22

Certis BASF plc Syngenta Crop Protection

Belchim Crop Protection

Redwood Refrigeration

Welvent Ltd 21

Farm Electronics 20

MRS/WRAP SASA SAC BioFresh 19

SEPA SNH Potato Council Sarvari Research Trust 18

Higgins Agriculture 17

Herbert Engineering Tong Peal Haith Tickhill

Group Greenvale APEntrance Entrance

13 14 15 16

11. Frontier Agriculture12. Team Sprayers Ltd13. Herbert Engineering14. Tong Peal15. Haith Tickhill Group16. Greenvale AP Ltd17. Higgins Agriculture Ltd18. Sárvári Research Trust19. Biofresh Ltd20. Farm Electronics Ltd

21. Welvent Ltd22. Redwood Refrigeration23. Belchim Crop Protection Ltd24. Syngenta Crop Protection Ltd25. BASF plc26. Certis27. Bayer CropScience28. Plant Solutions Ltd29. DuPont (UK) Ltd30. Yara (UK) Ltd

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LEAF (Central Aisle J)

Contact details:

Roly PuzeyLEAF, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ


LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) helps farmers improve their environmental and business performance through the LEAF Audit and fi eld days; add value to their produce through the LEAF Mark; and create a better public understanding of farming through farm visits, Open Farm Sunday, and the Speak Out Initiative. LEAF is committed to the uptake of Integrated Farm Management which is a complex balance of farm resources including: soil, air, water, people, machinery, capital, wildlife habitats, landscape and archaeological features.

MRS/WRAP (Central Aisle D)

Contact Details:

Ron Wheatley – Environmental ConsultantSCRI, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA


Composts made from green wastes not only provide valuable organic matter to soils but also slowly release nitrogen, phosphate, magnesium and sulphur, and provide a readily available supply of potash and micronutrients. Soils which have had these composts added also show both increased water holding capacity and infi ltration, together with improved structure and better workability.

In experiments at SCRI, sponsored by WRAP, crops are being grown, under both conventional and organic cultivation, to evaluate the agronomic benefi ts of these green waste composts on crop yield and quality.

LEAF (Central Aisle J)

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The Potato Council (Central Aisle M & N)

Contact Details:

Mark PrenticeThe Potato Council, Scottish Offi ce, Rural Centre, West Mains, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8NZ


On the 1st April 2008 the Potato Council took on the role of the potato industry development body from the British Potato Council. The Potato Council is a wholly own subsidiary of the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) which was set up as a result of the restructuring of levy bodies.

Fundamentally, there are only two primary factors that will affect the future success of the GB potato industry:

Continued demand for potatoes and potato products•

GB potatoes (as opposed to those from global competitors) fulfi lling that demand • competitively.

The GB potato industry invests in its own future through the Potato Council. The Potato Council has sought to understand the business environment for potatoes and use this understanding to present information and analysis to assist industry to achieve the twin goals above and to shape its own future.

Potatoes in Practice has developed into an essential part of this communication between the Potato Council and its levy payers and stakeholders. The event provides an excellent opportunity for forward thinking members of the industry to take full advantage of their own investment.

Have you had your say?Whilst key activities are being continued by the Potato Council, they are being reviewed by the new Potato Council board through the Direction Through Dialogue process. This process aims to seek the views of levy payers to shape future activity. If you wish to express your views there is still time and this can be arranged by speaking to any Potato Council member of staff, board member or contacting Helen Priestley on 01865 782266 or [email protected] Views can also be recorded on the website at www.potato.org.uk/dialogue

Working with the industryto improve competitivenessand ensure a successful future

Direction through Dialogue

Supporting the British potato industry

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UK and Eire agents for the following varieties:-

Lady Rosetta Early season crispingLady Jo Mid season crispingLady Valora Mid-Late season crispingLady Britta Late season crispingLady Claire Late season crisping

Lady Christl New season ware

Accord Early season chippingFambo Early season chippingAmora Early season chippingLady Amarilla Early season processingLady Blanca Early season Industrial chipping

Amaila Mid-late season dual purpose pre-pack/processingArcade Mid-late season processingLady Olympia Late season processing

Melody Maincrop pre-packingOrchestra Mid-late season pre-packingMaritiema Mid-late season dual purpose pre-pack/processing

Alexia Mid season punnets

Bionica Organic pre-packingTerra Gold Organic pre-packing

For further information, please contact

Norfolk Office 01263 710602 01263 715576(fax)Scottish Office 01307 464685 01307 820785(fax)

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Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) (Central aisle F & G)

Contact Details:

Stuart WaleSAC, Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen AB21 9YA


The main feature of SAC’s stand this year will be fertiliser use in relation to NVZs and SAC’s Scottish fertiliser recommendations.

Other elements of the display will include:

Diagnostic services•

Training courses for the potato industry•

Practical blight control issues•

SASA (Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture) (Central Aisle E)

Contact Details:

Dr Kevin O’Donnell – Head of Rural Scientifi c ServicesSASA, Roddinglaw Road, Edinburgh EH12 9FJ


SASA, part of the Scottish Government’s Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, is the Certifying Authority for seed potato production in Scotland and manages the Seed Potato Classifi cation Scheme (SPCS). The SPCS helps ensure Scotland’s reputation for the production of high quality seed potatoes, through strict tolerances for freedom from disease and trueness to type. SASA also carries out a range of scientifi c activities in support of seed potato classifi cation in Scotland. For example, most Scottish seed potatoes are derived initially from pathogen-tested microplants held in SASA’s nuclear stock unit. SASA also carries out testing for potato cyst nematodes (PCN) and potato diseases, as well as monitoring the level of the aphids which spread some virus diseases.

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SCRI (Scottish Crop Research Institute) (Central Aisle A, B, C, H, I)

Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA

Tel: 01382 562731Fax: 01382 562426

SCRI’s research focuses on processes that regulate the growth of plants and their responses to pests, pathogens and the environment. It includes genetics to breed crops with improved quality and nutritional value as fast as possible.

By understanding plants’ responses to pests and diseases and how they react to the soil, air and water around them, environmentally friendly and sustainable methods of protecting crops from the ravages of pests, diseases and weeds are developed.

The main customer for our research is the Scottish Government, although we undertake commissioned research for a wide range of government bodies and commercial organisations.

Making the most of nature “Utilizing Solanum phureja to breed disease resistant potato cultivars for the future”

Contact: Jennie BrierleyEmail: [email protected]

Solanum phureja is the second most widely cultivated type of potato in South America. SCRI has produced a population adapted to Scottish growing conditions from accessions in the Commonwealth Potato Collection. Phureja potatoes have a number of properties which make it of particular interest to the potato industry. Apart from its desirable textural and fl avour properties (see neighbouring display), it also has natural resistance to a number of pathogens and pests, including viruses such as PVY, bacteria including Pectobacterium and the more recent exotic threat Dickeya, and Phytophthora. Multi-faceted research at SCRI is focussing on harnessing these benefi cial properties to breed new commercial potato cultivars. This display will be focus on current research into disease resistance of S. phureja and how these resistances may be used to enhance the breeding of new cultivars to meet the needs of the potato industry.

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Potato fl avour and texture

Contact: Mark TaylorEmail: [email protected]

Flavour and texture are traits of increasing importance to consumers and processors. Despite this, relatively little is known about these traits probably because they are diffi cult to quantify. Research at SCRI has identifi ed potato germplasm, most notably the Phureja group, which produce tubers with distinctive fl avour and texture. This material is being analysed in order to gain insights into the compounds and genes that are important for fl avour and texture. For example, it has been shown that compounds that give rise to the umami taste are elevated in potatoes with a preferred fl avour. Aroma compounds or fl avour volatiles are also different in the preferred potato types and a gene involved in aroma production has recently been identifi ed. Similarly genes that might impact on potato tuber texture are under analysis.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Central Aisle K)

Contact Details:

Catherine Maguire – Communications Offi cerScottish Environment Protection Agency, Erskine Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4TR


SEPA regulates to improve environmental quality and protect all water users. The regulations covering abstractions came into force on 1 April 2006 under the Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR). These require all abstractions (over 10 cubic metres per day) to be authorised. Just over 700 of the 2400 abstraction authorisations are for irrigation.

Data indicates that, of the Scottish water bodies failing good status, 28% fail due to irrigation abstractions.

SEPA’s regulation of these abstractions follows the following principles:

Focus regulatory and monitoring effort where the environmental risks are • greatest

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Ensure that environment impact information is accurate before requiring • action to be taken

Ensure a fair approach to all sectors•

Scottish Natural Heritage (Central Aisle L)

Contact Details:

Cecile Smith – Policy and Advice Offi cerScottish Natural Heritage, Caspian House – Mariner Court, Clydebank Business Park, Clydebank, G81 2NR


TIBRE – Targeted Inputs for a Better Rural Environment, is an initiative by Scottish Natural Heritage that aims to show how technology can be used in farming to benefi t the environment whilst maintaining business profi tability.

The 2008 Handbook highlights 46 technologies that offer scope to optimise the use of inputs or facilitate waste management. These can result in cost savings for the business and reduce the pressures on the environment. As research moves on and new products are brought forward, the TIBRE Arable Handbook is regularly updated. The 2008 update is available on the TIBRE website: www.snh.org.uk/tibre and on SAC Grower’s CD ROM.

Agri-Tech Services (UK) Ltd (Space 1)

Contact Details:

Lesley Illingworth / Anne TurnerAgri-Tech Services (UK) Ltd, Sheffi eld Hardwicke Farm, Bedford Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5NU


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BASF plc (Space 25)

BASF plc, PO Box 4, Earl Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire SK8 6QG


Bayer CropScience (Space 27)

Contact Details:

Scott Milne – Commercial Technical ManagerBayer CropScience, 230 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 0WB


Bayer CropScience offers an unrivalled range of crop protection products for the UK potato grower and our maxim; “From seed to harvest and beyond” encapsulates the broad-spectrum of solutions we are able to provide. Recent launches of ‘Biscaya’ and ‘Infi nito’ were followed for this season by the introduction of our new potato herbicide ‘Basta’, and we are currently developing further products including an exciting new in-furrow potato fungicide for black dot and Rhizoctonia control.

At Potatoes in Practice we shall be demonstrating our herbicides Artist and Basta. Our products are essential tools in the growers’ armoury, providing cost-effective solutions whilst meeting the expectations of the packers, processors and food chain.

Belchim Crop Protection Ltd (Space 23)

Contact Details:

Ed Bingham – Technical SupportBelchim Crop Protection Ltd, 1B Venice Court, Phoenix Park, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 8EP

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Belchim Crop Protection Ltd market an extensive range of crop protection products for the potato crop from pre-emergence to desiccation. Products include the pre-emergence residual herbicide Gamit and a contact herbicide, Shark. Fungicides include the potato blight products, Epok; a systemic and contact product; Ranman, a market leading protectant fungicide which can be used throughout the blight programme with excellent activity against tuber blight and Cymbal, a mixer fungicide with kick-back activity. The desiccant Spotlight fi nishes the season as a very effective stem desiccant for use in ware and seed crops. A new product to the range is the novel aphicide Teppeki, which is active against all species and forms of aphids found in potatoes.

www.klimtop.eu

[email protected]

+33 (0) 674 615 190

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Biofresh Ltd (Space 19)

Contact Details:

Pamela Hall – Offi ce AdministratorBiofresh Ltd, Meadowcroft Lane, Rippondon, W Yorks HX6 4AJ


Biofresh is the market-leader in innovative fresh produce storage systems. Our ethylene management systems provide store managers and growers with a simple to operate, low-cost, highly effective method of inhibiting sprouting in the stored potato crop. Biofresh systems replace the need to treat your crops with more conventional sprout suppressants that always leave a residue and therefore solve any issues in meeting residue legislation and testing throughout the distribution chain. What’s more, because there’s no residue in the store or on the boxes, you’re free to hold seed crops in the same environment.

Certis (Space 26)

Contact Details:

Peter Shakespeare – Field Sales ManagerCertis, 1B Mills Way, Boscombe Down Business Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7RX


Potatoes are a key crop sector for Certis. Our range of solutions for growers is extensive and increasing. Our products for potatoes include the RhiNo family of seed treatments, Valbon blight fungicide, inSyst a new aphicide, GroStop sprout suppressant, Jet 5 store disinfectant and a range of molluscicides.

Residue reduction is a critical issue. Certis are committed to developing innovative products and strategies to enable growers to achieve effective residue reduction.

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DuPont (UK) Ltd (Space 29)

Contact Details:

Adam Espir – Regional AgronomistDuPoint (UK) Ltd, Ag Products, Wedgewood Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QN


DuPont Agricultural Products makes crop protection products used widely in potato crops: Curzate M / Besiege, Option and Tanos for control of blight and the nematicide, Vydate, used for suppression of spraing caused by free-living nematodes and also control of PCN.

Farm Electronics Ltd (Space 20)

Contact Details:

Tim Dudfi eldFarm Electronics Ltd, Woodland Drive, Alma Park Industrial Estate, Grantham, Lincs NG31 9SR


Farm Electronics is a leading U.K. manufacturer of ventilation and refrigeration equipment for potato, onion and vegetable stores throughout the world. We design and build in our Grantham factory a complete range of package refrigeration systems which are tailored to ware, processing and seed potatoes. These refrigeration units can be fi tted with motorised louvres to allow ambient ventilation with “Airmix”. Our product range also includes the “Cropscan” range of electronic temperature and humidity controllers, with PC interface. High quality motorised louvres, electrical control panels, “Flakt-Woods” high volume ventilation fans, roof circulation fans, roof space fan heaters, and evaporative humidifi ers.

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Field GB Ltd (Space 2)

Contact Details:

Paulene Handley – Admin Co-ordinatorField GB Ltd, Unit 1 Counter Buildings, Brook Street, Woodchurch, Kent TN26 3SP

Email: john@fi eldgb.co.ukTel: 0800 214 447Fax: 01233 861 090

Field (GB) Ltd are leaders in the UK for the design and supply of drip and sprinkler irrigation. This position has been further enhanced with the introduction of the Plastro range of drip and sprinkler equipment. Many years practical experience by Plastro and Field ensure our systems:

Apply water exactly where and when needed.•

Make sure every drop counts•

Improve crop quality and quantity effi ciently.•

Require far less pressure (and thus reduce fuel bills) compared to • machine and gun systems.

Produce minimal damage to soil structure, unlike conventional systems.•

Frontier Agriculture (Space 11)

Contact Details:

John Ford – Product ManagerFrontier Agriculture Ltd, Phocle Green, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR8 2LL


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Greenvale AP Ltd (Space 16)

Contact Details:

Gail Robertson – Customer Services ManagerGreenvale AP Ltd, Springfi eld, Burrelton, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH13 9PJ


As one of the UK’s leading potato companies with over 30 years experience, Greenvale AP recognise the importance of using the fi nest quality seed to produce the fi nest quality ware potatoes.

With a strategy “from seed to table”, Greenvale AP provide a comprehensive service meeting the needs of growers, retailers, processors, caterers and wholesalers.

A fully integrated service is provided with an innovative and exclusive range of varieties, including the fi rst Phureja (pronounced “fur-ecka”) variety in the market; Mayan Gold, the largest technical team in Europe, growing and storage solutions, and a thriving seed export business.

Grimme (UK) Ltd (Space 10)

Contact Details:

Ralph Powell –Sales Manager ScotlandGrimme (UK) Ltd, Gallowmyre House, Pitroddie, Perth PH2 7NU

Email: [email protected]: 01738 860 676 Mobile: 07766 443 471Fax: 01738 860 676

Grimme – manufacturers of the Grimme range of potato fi eld and store equipment, including bedforming, tilling, destoning and planting equipment. Mechanical and powered inter-row cultivation equipment. Two, four and six row toppers with fl ail and spray facility for haulm removal and desiccation. Single row potato harvesters. Two row potato harvesters GTM and GTS trailed harvesters. Self propelled harvesters – two and four row models. Sugar beet and vegetable harvesters as bespoke machines. Grading equipment into-store and for out-of store: including hoppers, cleaners (Multi-Sep), graders, box fi llers, conveyors and elevators. Poly-laying equipment.

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Haith Tickhill Group (Space 15)

Contact Details:

Jen BrindleyHaith Tickhill Group, Cow House Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 3EE


Haith Tickhill Group are one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of root crop handling machinery, specialising in Grading, Washing, Bulk Handling, Weighing and complete Pre-packing systems designed to suit customer specifi cations. The company is mindful of the increasing demand for improved quality and presentation of produce.

Over the years, we have built a good reputation for customised and standard process lines. We arguably claim to be one of the foremost companies in the UK manufacturing this type of equipment.

Herbert Engineering (Space 13)

Contact Details:

Jo Herbert – Marketing ManagerHerbert Engineering, Middle Drove, Marshland St James, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE14 8JT


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Higgins Agriculture Ltd (Space 17)

Contact Details:

Stephen North – UK Seed Sales Co-ordinatorHiggins Agriculture Ltd, Seed Offi ce, Lonehillock Store, Alves, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8HZ


Higgins Agriculture Ltd is a family owned business, producing and marketing premium quality branded UK origin seed potatoes for the global market.

With a minituber production facility at Ardgye, the Higgins seed business are able to offer a limited fi eld generation seed, with full traceability, which is attracting a growing list of both UK and international clients.

Javelin Irrigation Systems Limited (Space 4)

Contact Details:

David Bird – DirectorJavelin Irrigation Systems Limited, The Pump House, Belvoir Way, Fairfi eld Industrial Estate, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0YA


Javelin Irrigation Systems Limited is one of the leading irrigation and pumping equipment suppliers in the UK and represents some of the world’s leading manufacturers, including Irrifrance, RM, Rovatti and Komet.

Our wide range of well established and highly regarded irrigation products are suitable for most agricultural applications and particularly the growing of potatoes.

These products include Hose Reel Irrigators, Boom Irrigators suitable for connecting to every type of hose reel, Self-Travelling Irrigators, Pumps (clean and dirty water). Diesel Engine Pump Units, Pipes (aluminium, galvanised

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steel, MDPE, PVC), Rainguns and Sprinklers, together with the ancillary equipment required for system connection.

Plant Solutions Limited (Space 28)

Contact Details:

Alec Roberts – Technical ManagerPlant Solutions Limited, Pyports, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3EH

Email: [email protected]: 01932 576699Fax: 01932 868973Mobile: 07917 834286

Plant Solutions is a small company specialising in the promotion and the supply of alternative technologies and products for crop protection. Our range covers Biological Control products, citrus oil based Plant Stimulants, Crop Covers and Caliente Brand Mustards, green manures with the added benefi t of pest and disease suppression on top of proven soil structure improvement. Look out for our new organic mustard seed meal fertiliser called BioFence and our new citrus oil based adjuvant Wetcit.

Redwood Refrigeration (Space 22)

Contact Details:

Mike McLaughlin – DirectorRedwood Refrigeration, Redwood, Kinfauns, Perth PH2 7JZ


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Marquee Exhibitors

Sárvári Research Trust (Space 18)

Contact Details:

David Shaw – Director of ResearchSárvári Research Trust, Henfaes Research Centre, Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan LL57 0LB.


Sárpo potatoes – exceptionally high resistance to late-blight disease both in foliage and in the tuber.

Sárpo potatoes are resistant to the “Blue 13” strain of blight which is able to overcome resistance in many varieties. Sárpo potatoes have been bred specifi cally in Hungary for their suitability for low-input cultivation and storage. They have been successfully tested at many sites in UK and in Europe by the Sárvári Research Trust over the last 10 years and have retained their high resistance to late-blight. High resistance to common viruses, weed smothering foliage and dormancy in ambient store also mean that they yield large crops with the lowest carbon footprint. Our range of early and maincrop varieties with differing end-uses are demonstrated.

Syngenta Crop Protection (Space 24)

Contact Details:

Melanie Wardle – Marketing Communications ManagerSyngenta Crop Protection, CPC4 Capital Park, Fulbourn, Canbridge CB21 5XE


As a major player in the Potato Crop Protection Market, Syngenta’s offers include Amistar, Nemathorin, Defy, Revus, Fubol Gold, Shirlan, Reglone, Aphox, Dovetail and Hallmark Zeon. This season sees the introduction of our new herbicide, Retro, and a new insecticide Actara. In a challenging year for blight control, Revus gave outstanding results in 2007. New industry trials also identifi ed its potential as a very effective option for use during rapid canopy expansion.

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Please drop in to the to the Syngenta stand for a chat and to fi nd out more about this and our other developments for 2008 and beyond.

Team Sprayers Ltd (Space 12)

Contact details:

Danny Hubbard – DirectorTeam Sprayers Ltd, Unit 3 Lancaster Way, Witchford, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW

Email: offi [email protected]: 01353 661211Fax: 01353 666642

Tong Peal (Space 14)

Contact details:

Ken Hollingsworth – Sales ManagerTong Peal, Ashby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5DW


TONG-PEAL Engineering is one of the UK’s leading potato handling machinery suppliers.

Based in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, the company manufactures a large range of washing, grading and handling equipment from single machines to full bespoke systems. From concept through design and manufacture to fi nal installation, Tong-Peal use the latest computer aided design technology to offer a complete solution to customer needs, providing reliable potato handling machinery, able to minimise damage while keeping pace with the ever-increasing standards demanded by national and international buyers.

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Machinery Exhibits

Welvent Ltd (Space 21)

Contact Details:

Paul Gardiner – Joint Managing DirectorWelvent Ltd, Whisby Way, Whisby Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 3LQ

Email [email protected]: 01522 693 008Fax: 01522 500 429

Welvent offer a unique blend of products and services to provide complete storage systems.

The products are manufactured at our Lincoln premises before being delivered and installed by Welvent’s expert team of builders, carpenters, electricians and refrigeration engineers.

The Welvent way of doing things is one that customers enjoy. Our ‘no hassle’ approach means we are good to do business with. The Directors are well qualifi ed and committed to help with the design of your project.

Following an initial site visit, they will prepare and design the system before presenting you with a full written report and quotation.

Wroot Water Ltd (Space 3)

Contact Details:

David Glover – General ManagerWroot Water Ltd, The Oaks, High Street, Wroot, Doncaster DN9 2BU


Providing a unique irrigation service to farmers and growers with specialist advice on irrigation systems to suit the individual requirements of customers, particularly drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.

Continuous soil and weather monitoring equipment, individual service and supply of patented equipment for the installation and retrieval of tape, Wroot Water Ltd provides sales and hire service on products which enable growers

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to optimise effi cient water use and the effective application of water and nutrients whilst managing resources effi ciently and precisely.

Supply of all types of irrigation equipment and fi ttings, design, fabrication and installation of pumping and underground systems.

Yara UK Limited (Space 30)

Contact details:

Naomi Laughton – Marketing Support ManagerYara UK Ltd, Alexandra Road South, Immingham, NE Lincolnshire DN40 2NS


Yara (UK) Ltd will be exhibiting products from their extensive range of crop nutrients specifi cally manufactured for use on the Potato crop. These will include both solid and liquid products and a range of micro-nutrients for foliar application.

Yara will also be offering the services of its Lancrop laboratory at Pocklington where they can quickly and accurately complete soil tests, including P.C.N testing, tissue and petiole analysis. This facility enables Yara to recommend a tailor-made nutritional regime to suit the professional Potato Grower.

Brackenbury Engineering Ltd

Contact details:

David Brackenbury – DirectorBrackenbury Engineering Ltd, Old Airfi eld, Martin Moor, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3BQ,

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01526 378823Fax: 01526 378823We manufacture a range of new Potato grading and handling machinery for farmers, packers and processors.

We also buy and sell good quality second-hand grading/handling machinery.

Always plenty in stock to suit everyone including spare parts.


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Machinery Exhibits

Klimtop Controls

Contact details:

Eric Colpaert – Export ManagerKlimtop Controls, Le Peckel, BP 9, 59670 Hardifort, France

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: 00 33 674 615 190Fax: 00 33 328 499 974

Our range of cooling units satisfi es all storage requirements, whether in bulk or in boxes, up to 4000 tons per unit. Each unit is self-contained and transportable, supplied ready for operation and, due to its clever, yet simple, design, can be installed within a day. Comprising a frontal large surface evaporator (low rate of dehydration), the air in the building is recirculated by fans situated under air jets which blow the air over distances of over 35 metres. Relay fans allow up to 60 metres in length to be attained. Its low overall dimensions (only 90 cm deep) allow optimal use of the storage area.

Mearns Tractor Ltd

Contact Details:

Colin Duncan – Sales ManagerMearns Tractor Ltd, Alma Place, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire AB30 1AL

Email: [email protected]: 01561 377762Fax: 01561 377674Mobile: 07919 574820

RGS Forfar Ltd

Contact details:

Graham FerrierRGS Forfar Ltd, East Mains of Burnside, Forfar, Angus DD8 2RX


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RGS Forfar Ltd manufactures the scanstone range of bedformers, bed tillers and stone & clod separators. Bedformers are available in 2, 3 or 4 bed models. Tillers are available in single, double & triple bed models, stone & clod separators are available in all web or star and web combinations. We are also UK agents for the AVR range of potato harvesting equipment. Our premium part range includes wearing parts for Underhaug and Reekie potato equipment as well as for many of the leading plough manufacturers. We are also East of Scotland agents for Javelin Irrigation Equipment.

Root Systems Ltd

Contact Details:

Kenny Findlay – Branch ManagerJim Harrow (Service) 07879 813550;Craig Goodall (Parts) 07766 733566

Root Systems Ltd, The Beeches, Golf Street, Ladybank, Fife KY15 7LN


Grimme Main Dealers: Sales, Service, Spares•

Irrigation Specialists & Stockists (Clean & Dirty Water)•

Root Systems have recently become dealers for Househam Sprayers Spraycare equipment

We are also now dealers for all the above products.

We would be pleased to provide further information and demonstrations if required.

Sprayer MOTs are available. All makes and types can be tested for this certifi cation. Our specialist staff are fully qualifi ed to carry out the inspection and/or repairs.

We would like to thank all our valued customers for their continued commitment and support.

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Machinery Exhibits

Scotts Potato Machinery

Contact Details:

Derek ScottScotts Potato Machinery, Longhedges, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire PE22 0RH


Scotts Potato Machinery would like to thank all their valued customers

Specialty Fertilizer Products

Contact Details:

Jake Sanders134 Cherry Hill Drive, Belton, MO 64012

Email: [email protected]

Protect your fertiliser, protect your yields

Fertiliser enhancers from SFP take your fertiliser investment further. They work all season long to inhibit unwanted soil processes that rob your crop of essential nutrients.

AVAIL® Phosphorous Fertiliser Enhancer forms an active shield around phosphorus, so that more is available to the plant.

NutriSphere-N® Nitrogen Fertiliser Manager helps stop unwanted leaching and volatilisation, keeping more nitrogen available to your crop.

More nutrient availability and uptake can lead to better yields. In fi eld after fi eld, crop after crop, NutriSphere-N and AVAIL have increased yield potential 10–15%. Ask your dealer or visit www.specialtyfertilizer.com.

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Soilessentials Ltd

Contact details:

Gillian WilsonSoil Essentials Ltd, Hilton of Fern Farm, Brechin, Angus DD8 6SB

Email: [email protected]: 01356650307

Soilessentials is the UK distributor of the Leica Mojo RTK auto steer system.

Affordable – The Mojo RTK system is approximately ½ the price of competing systems. This allows the economic and environmental benefi ts of centimeter level auto steer to be enjoyed by a far greater number of Scotland’s farmers.

Simple – Mojo RTK has been designed to be simple to use and install. Compatible with most agricultural machines on the market.

Reliable – Repeatable 5cm accuracy 99% of the time. To allow for Scotland’s “Braes” an additional 8 sensor measurements provide superior terrain compensation.

Upgradeable – Extra features such as range upgrades and extra GPS constellations can be enabled instantly.

Virtual Wrench – Our technicians can view and adjust settings, install software upgrades and diagnose problems over the internet while you are in the fi eld.

This vastly reduces service charges and operator downtime.

Tennants (Elgin) Ltd

Contact details:

Patricia Anderson – DirectorBrumley Brae, Elgin, Moray IV30 5PP


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We would like to thank the main sponsor of this event, the Potato Council; and the fi eld team for their assistance and maintenance of the trials at the site.

We would also like to thank all the companies attending as exhibitors, advertisers or with fi eld demonstrations; their support makes this event what it is.

Finally, many thanks to the following companies and organisations for their support through supply of seed and products used in the trials:

Seed from:Mr J Cruikshank, Westerton, Rothienorman •

Agrico •

Greenvale AP •

Higgins Agriculture Ltd •

Pseedco•

Scottish Government: Funding for the ‘Best Practice in the control of • powdery scab’ plots. This is part of SAC’s Success through Knowledge KT programme

SAC, SCRI, and CSC.•

DISCLAIMERThe views stated in individual sections of this booklet are not necessarily the views held by all partners.

Neither Potato Council, SCRI, SAC, CSC, nor others involved in the production and publication of this guide, will be liable for any omissions or inaccuracies therein, nor for any costs, loss, damage or injury resulting from interpretation of, or decisions based on, the information provided.

We would like to thank the main sponsor of this event, the Potato Council; and the fi eld team for their assistance and maintenance of the trials at the site.

Acknowledgements

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