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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION @S_Potato_Org

An organisation run by potato growers for the benefit of growers, to provide directly relevant, value for money activities

Joined June 2022
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  • Followers 302
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Great show of varieties new and old and quality management at buff.ly/3YC5fe8 Thanks @jamesHuttonInst and thank to #Markclark for representing @seed_potato_org
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Interesting UDV in one of @S_Potato_Org Directors crops. Any suggestions on what controls should be taken?
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Congratulations to @s_Potato_Org Board Member Ian Toth for starting a new position as President of the European Association of Potato Research (EAPR) @jameshuttoninstitute
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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION retweeted
Potato House 🥔@PotatoHouseUK
15 Jul 2024
Tattie Roguing sounds like the new Star Wars Film. This Summer two of our Children are roguing tatties - but what on earth is it? Quality control starts here. potatohouse.co.uk/tattie-rog… @AudreyMarks19 🥔
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@S_Potato_Org Vice Chair Jim Cargill met up Mairi Gougeon at the Fettercairn Show arranged by @NFUStweets and raised the issue of @ScotGovSASA funding. Martin Cessford voiced issues with @ScottishEPA on approval of PCN trials Hectare-scale trials of a chitin-based soil enhancer.
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The first @scotgovsasa potato inspections are well underway, hoping virus issues are not as bad as 2023, but focus has to be on the fight against blight @potatohutton.
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Visit to @clydeport Greenock to seek alternative routes for seed potato export using containers. £25million spent on very impressive new cranes to increase capacity. Thanks for the tour!
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Our Chairman Mike Wilson and PB growers recently met up with Yorkshire Growers to chat about issues facing the industry.
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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION retweeted
British Potato@BritishPotato_
26 Jun 2024
THE National Farmers Union (NFU) has drawn attention to a concerning shortage of seed potatoes which threatens to disrupt EU potato supplies. britishpotato.co.uk/news/ @NFUtweets @S_Potato_Org
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#aphidvirus an Emergency Authorisation for Olie H (paraffin oil) on seed potato, requested by HCP on behalf of the @S_Potato_Org has now been issued by HSE, @certis_belchim
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Our Chairman Mike Wilson with @PreBasicGrowers at Holyrood, supporting @ScotGovSASA looking for extra funding to advance industry in fight against virus and improving SASA services.
Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRural
16 May 2024
Meeting @PreBasicGrowers, Agriculture Minister @JimFairlieLogie discussed the importance of the seed potato industry and PBGA’s vital role underpinning potato production & health. @ScotGovSASA continues to work with producers to maintain the highest quality of seed potatoes.
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#potatoplanting underway! Soon need Olie H for #aphidcontrol hopefully @S_Potato_Org application will be approved!
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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION retweeted
SRUC@SRUC
25 Apr 2024
Potato Roguing is the process of identifying and disposing of abnormal plants, including tubers, and is an essential practice in the production of healthy seed potatoes. Want to learn more? Sign up for this 5-day course offered by @ConsultingSAC this June! buff.ly/3U2MJrC
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Fighting the war on #aphids our application through the HCP for the emergency use of Olie H oil is in! Looking for options on aphid control with 6 applications available after tuber initiation. Good article on @cpm_magazine cpm-magazine.co.uk/roots/tur…

Turning the tide on potato virus

Evidence continues to build for the effectiveness of straw mulching to help control potato viruses and with new mineral oil products like...

cpm-magazine.co.uk
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Supporting @SRUC roguing course, applicants needed to provide this greatly needed activity to ensure #qualityseedpotatoes sruc.ac.uk/all-news/new-shor…

New short course lets students of all ages get their hands dirty as tattie roguers

SRUC’s Potato Roguing Course provides students of all ages to learn from our decades of experience, gain a valuable qualification, and have the opportunity to become a key part of Scotland’s world-...

sruc.ac.uk
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Working to find solutions to combat #virus caused by increase in #aphids. Taking the trials by @AgrovistaUK on carrots, to seed potatoes. @pressjournal farming article 20 April.
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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION retweeted
British Potato@BritishPotato_
15 Apr 2024
Potato Review finds out some of the work SPO has been carrying out to target aphid infection, raise the profile of roguing and investigate new markets. britishpotato.co.uk/news/ @S_Potato_Org
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Looking forward to seeing all @S_Potato_Org members at our AGM on Thursday 22 Feb in Inverness. Drop an email to confirm attendance. See you then!
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SEED POTATO ORGANISATION retweeted
SAOS - #workingtogether, what can we do for you?@saos_agri_coops
24 Aug 2023
We've welcomed two new members to SAOS, further boosting the combined membership turnover of around £1.5 billion. Banff and Moray Grain, was established 25 yrs ago, whilst the Seed Potato Organisation was formed only recently #workingtogether works. More: saos.coop/whats-new/news/new…
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Great work going on David! @S_Potato_Org delighted to support and sponsor FAB 🥔
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