Potato Review

CONTENTS www.potatoreview.com POTATO REVIEW JULY/AUGUST 2022 3 Editor’s letter WELCOME to the July edition of Potato Review, inwhichwe have a number of commentaries, introductions and news to share with you. Latest advice on Alternaria, haulmdestruction strategies, slug control and sprout suppression are shared by a number of experts in feature articles thismonth andwe bring you details of a new seed growers support group. We also begin the rst in our new series, Consumer Insights, inwhich brand and product experts will share their insights on current buying and usage trends and reactions to potato-based products. e Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill recently outlined in the Queen’s Speech and launched into Parliament has been causing ripples throughout the potato supply chain andwe look at some of the varied responses and reasoning behind this. Also on the subject of legislation, Simon Fox evaluates opportunities for competitive advantage he feels can be gained through legislation based on biotechnology in his commentary on page 18. Growers with a wirewormproblemare being urged to get in touchwith researchers looking to develop new control methods andwe detail some of the work being carried out by Dr Jozsef Vuts and Dr Gareth omas. Claire Hodge has published a newNu eld Farming report looking at how connectivity in the seed potato supply chain can be improved, after spending time visiting and studying a number of growers’ countries andwe share some of her ndings. Events-wise, we bring you a full preview of Potato Europe andwould urge you to check our online calendar for details of any other forthcoming events relevant to the industry. If you’re organising something yourself, please also get in touch so we can add details of your event. Happy reading! NEWS ROUND UP LEGISLATION FOCUS: GM Interested parties outline their thoughts MARKETREPORT: Country visits and ndings outlined 04 10 13 WIREWORMAPPEAL: Can youhelpwith research? BIOSTIMULANTCOMMENTARY: Competitive advantages analysis CONSUMER INSIGHTS: Newmonthly feature OBERECIPIENTS SLUGCONTROL: Complacencywarning Stephanie Cornwall Editor HAULMDESTRUCTION: Recommended strategies 22 SEEDGROWERS SUPPORT SCHEME 35 TUBERBULKING: Nutrition capitalisation 39 STORAGE: MH and ethylene latest advice 31 MACHINERY 52 INTERNATIONALMARKETS 44 POTATOEUROPE PREVIEW 42 08 18 41 30 37 ALTERNARIA: Overcoming stress factors 20