Potato Review

www.potatoreview.com POTATO REVIEW NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 15 PREVIEW: BP2019 managers of people. ey’re happy to share their experiences and discuss the future, we hope lots of others will join them.” Martin and Russell will re ect on changes in attitudes over their lifetime and explore how growers, in the face of challenge and adversity, can learn to embrace change, adopt a positive outlook and enjoy farming more. Known a ectionately as “the Chuckle Brothers”, they have been hosting the AHDB Herefordshire Monitor farm since 2017. “We work relentlessly to overcome our on- farm issues.” Martin said. “I think to improve our resilience as farmers, we need to make the most of the outside world and get a work life balance. It is very easy to get engrossed in your day-to-day farming, so it’s as ➜ to come to your store and help you look at the changes you’ll need to make post-CIPC,” he said. “Growers will be able to sign-up for their visit at the show, and we’re expecting plenty of interest. Adrian Cunnington, Head of Crop Storage Research at AHDB, stressed that the network was free to levy payers andwould allow agronomists and advisors to act as proxies for AHDB storage experts, and Chris Yardley of the AHDB Storage Network, urged growers to take advantage of it. Chris said: “Storage will be a challenge post-CIPC. But through the Storage Network I want to help growers future-proof their store. Your one-to-one visit is a chance to discuss the latest AHDB research ndings, enhance your Red Tractor requirements and start getting the best out of your store.” Storage will feature in the second seminar on day one (11am: Storage 2020: A look at the potato store of the future), a roundup of key issues including post-CIPC cleansing, using natural dormancy and available alternatives. Rob said one seminar that may not immediately ‘jump out’ from the programme, but will be of huge value is the ‘Managing the future of your business’ session with two Herefordshire farmers, Russell Price and Martin Williams. “It is a session that looks at some of the soft skills and tools you need to be a successful farmer in today’s rapidly changing world,” he said. “Russell and Martin have done a lot of work looking at why they farm, and how they can be more successful as businessmen and “We are living in a time of agricultural evolution – so we need to adapt to a new system, a new way of thinking. We’re never too old to learn.” Adrian Cunnington, Adrian Briddon and Glyn Harper will present ‘Storage 2020: A look at the potato store of the future’.

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