Potato Review

CONTENTS www.potatoreview.com POTATO REVIEW JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 3 Editor’s letter Can you believe we’re at the start of a new year? For hose of us still looking to lift a crop from the ground, it may just feel like an extension of 2019 and all the last wet season wanted to throw at us. But 2020 really is here, and with it the chance to re ect on some of the changes and achievements of 2019. We couldn’t let 2019 sneak away without taking a thorough look at what was on o er at BP2019, making its return to Harrogate for its biannual visit. It was wonderful to see so many exhibitors there, to see what they had on show, talk about what’s on o er and talk about everything that’s impacting or assisting potato farming in the UK and further a eld. Our ve-page feature gives you a full insight into what was being discussed at the show’s seminars and by those sharing their expertise on-stand. e rst National Potato Industry Awards took place on the rst night of BP2019, with the launch event getting an excellent reception, and providing the opportunity to recognise all the top achievers and contributors to the industry over the past couple of years. We also bring you full coverage in this issue. We have some excellent insights to share with you in this issue, from seed treatment changes, to new genomes and research at a new plant centre. e potato industry is one that has learned to meet challenge head-on, so let’s hope that 2020 is going to be rewarding as well as challenging - happy new year to you all! 17 NPI AWARDS 2019: We bring you details of all the winners and coverage of the first-ever event 27 FEATURE: New plant health centre NEWS: Round-up of what’s happening in the industry 04 AWARD WINNING GROWERS Boosts for a resilient industry 39 42 44 APPOINTMENTS: New industry roles NEW POTATO GENOME MACHINERY: Most recent developments 33 EVENTS 30 POTATO SEED TREATMENTS: Expert advice on changes 22 BP2019: Full coverage of the biannual show’s exhibits and seminars 10 Stephanie Cornwall Editor VIRUS: An in-depth look BIOSTIMULANT FOCUS 36 40

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