Potato Review

14 POTATO REVIEW NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 PREVIEW: BP2019 A s knowledge exchange partner at the event, the AHDB’smain focus will be helping growers prepare for and deal with change, according to Rob Clayton, Potatoes Strategy Director at AHDB. “ ere certainly is plenty for them to cope with currently,” said Rob. “We have extended research programmes on the alternatives to CIPC, and have been running national eld trials on mechanical and chemical alternatives to diquat. In the seminar rooms, it will not only be researchers who take to the stage to discuss the results so far, but also the growers who have hosted some of the research work. ere will be a mix of quanti able results AHDB hosts seminars geared towards preparing growers for the future, with tools to try and initiatives to join. and practical experience plus the chance for questions and discussion.” Visitors to the AHDB stand will be able to sign up for a visit from the AHDB’s new Storage Network. Rob said it’s a chance for all growers who store to have a free one-to-one consultation a storage expert. Visitors to BP2019 will be able to book a one-to-one consultation by speaking to Emma Bates on the AHDB stand. “We are working with agronomists and independent potato consultants across the country to give them the results of our research as soon as we have them, and then funding them “There will be a mix of quantifiable results and practical experience plus the chance for questions and discussion.” Prepare for change Russel Price and Martin Williams will share their knowledge and foresight regarding grower resilience. They will be joined by Heather Wildman and Tess Howe.