Potato Review

4 POTATO REVIEW SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 NEWS Editor Stephanie Cornwall 01778 395055 stephanie.cornwall@warnersgroup.co.uk Advertising Manager eresa Geeson 01778 392046 theresag@warnersgroup.co.uk Publisher Juliet Loiselle 01778 391067 Julietl@warnersgroup.co.uk Design Dean Cole deanc@warnersgroup.co.uk Subscriptions 01778 392464 subscriptions@warnersgroup.co.uk Subscriptions & advertising copy Potato Review, Warners Group Publications, e Maltings, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9PH www.potatoreview.com ISSN 0961–7655 © AREMI Ltd 2018 e publishers are not necessarily in agreement with opinions expressed in this journal. No responsibility can be accepted for statements made by contributors or advertisers. POTATO REVIEW is published by: Warners Group Publications, e Maltings, West Street, Bourne, PE10 9PH Printed by Warners (Midlands) Plc Manor Lane, Bourne, Lincs. PE10 9PH July/August 2019 Volume 30 Number 1 PRINTED BY WARNERS 01778 395111 European recognition for British research specialist DR Mike Storey has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to research and innovation in the potato industry with an honorary membership of the European Association of Potato Research (EAPR). The former research director for the Potato Council and head of resource management at AHDB has worked with the EAPR in dierent roles; he became vice president in 2002 and served the Association in this crucial position until 2017. In addition, he has served on many scientific committees for its triennial conferences. Mike continues as Processing Editor for the journal Potato Research. Mike said: “I am delighted to have received this honour, and it is fantastic to see so many committed researchers within the EAPR continuing to drive for innovation in the potato sector to help develop a more sustainable and productive food system.” Ideas for Net Zero farming in Cornwall POTATO growers in Cornwall are being urged to contact Innovative Farmers with any ideas for a practice they’d like to investigate that could reduce GHGs, improve soil health and productivity. The organisation will be running three field labs as part of the Community Lottery-funded Farm Net Zero project. Ideas received to date include: • Autumn sown cover crops - what works? • Potato cropping - eects on yields and soil • Planting techniques for herbal leys - strip till or direct drill vs total reseed If any of these pique your interest or if you would like to suggest another idea, email info@innovativefarmers.org. A SCOTTISH seed potato merchant has been commended for donating 25 tonnes of potato seeds to Ukrainian farmers. Jamieson Brothers made the donation to the Ukraine after the war broke out to allow farmers time to plant for harvest and to help “feed the country” amid the conflict. The donation was made possible by the Barbour family who hold a world record for producing and supplying the biggest range of seed potatoes and farmer Rafal Tomala who helped to organise the transport. Commercial Director at Jamieson Brothers, Iain Barbour, said: “Once the war broke out in the Ukraine, I automatically wanted to help the farmers get back on their feet after the bombs destroyed most of their crops. “Making the decision to donate potato seeds was a natural reaction for me as I saw people in need and I wanted to help feed the country again.” Jamieson Brothers, a seed potato merchant based in Annan, Scotland, supplies the UK horticultural market with seeds to grow in gardens and allotments. Iain said: “The seeds are now in the hands of the farmers and I am thrilled to hear how our donation will help thousands of Ukrainians.” Sell Beyond has helped Jamieson Brothers to optimise its products to sell on Amazon, with sales reported to have surged in the last six months. The Suolk-based Amazon consultants have also helped the potato company implement an organised strategy and supported its stock management process in an eort to drive sales and business growth. Sell Beyond Chief Executive O¦cer Heloise Finch said: “It is an honour to work with a company with such good moral values. Over the last six months, we have helped Jamieson Brothers increase its sales by improving its Amazon profile. Amazon’s individual rules create challenges for business owners who struggle to manage those expectations.” Sell Beyond helps British SMEs to reorganise online sales more e¦ciently and navigate Amazon’s global marketplace to drive sales and business growth. Scottish potato company helps Ukrainian farmers