Potato Review

NEWS ENTRIES INVITED FOR SPRAYER AWARD THE Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year Award 2023 (FSOOTY) is now open for entry for those operating in UK potato elds. e competition recognises best practice in sprayer operation, as well as providing a great opportunity for operators to share experiences and advance their learning. FSOOTY is sponsored by Syngenta. e company’s Application Specialist, Scott Cockburn, said: “Everyone who enters has the same application challenges and frustrations, so there’s a huge amount to gain from sharing the solutions.” All the nalists win a trip for two to Cereals 2023 and are presented with their awards in the Sprays & Sprayers Arena. e overall winner claims a study tour to the AgriTechnica European farm machinery showcase event in Hanover, Germany. NFU Deputy President and Essex farmer, TomBradshaw, said: “We know there is ever greater scrutiny on the way we use plant protection products. It’s absolutely critical that we can demonstrate professionalism right through our industry. e competition is such a great opportunity for operators to demonstrate the ways that they maximise e cacy, the way they look after the environment and why they should be the Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year.” SOOTY 2022 Award winner was Steve May. Operators can enter FSOOTY 2023 at www.syngenta.co.uk/fsooty . Entering FSOOTY automatically gains NRoSO points. Growers and agronomists can also nominate sprayer operators for entry. Consumers vote for Aldi as best fresh veg retailer ALDI has been voted by UK consumers as providing the best fresh veg in the nation. e retailer wonMultiple Fruit & Vegetable Retailer of the Year Award, one of e FPC Fresh Awards, which took place at e JWMarriott Grosvenor House hotel in London recently. www.grimme.co.uk *Allowance of £159.60 based on replacement of a full set of 266 stars in a GRIMME CS 170 Destoner You may think it’s a bit early to be thinking about Machine Check for both Spring equipment and harvesters before next season. However, book early and it could save you quite a bit of time and money. Don’t forget the sooner you book the more you can save. ROM YOUR LOCAL GRIMME PARTNER Machine Check starts from just £90. _42 PLUS if you book the recommended remedial work within 30 days of receiving the Technician’s Report you’ll receive exclusive discounts on parts and labour!