Potatoes in Practice 2021

The James Hutton Institute is at the forefront of meeting the global challenges of providing food, energy and water from finite land and natural resources. The institute is a world-leading scientific research organisation focused on land, crops, water and the environment.Our strengths in land, crop, waters, environmental and socio-economic sciences enable a broad range of science disciplines to interconnect, delivering knowledge, products and services that improve the quality of life.In partnership with people, organisations and governments, our work enhances sustainable environmental, social and economic development, delivering practical solutions for our shared future and influencing the agenda for land use and development for the 21st Century.

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With continued easing of restrictions, Potatoes in Practice is set to take place in person as a field event on 12 August at Balruddery Farm.

The James Hutton Institute's Balruddery Farm

Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK. The event brings together variety demonstrations, research and trade exhibits in one place making it an essential date in the potato industry calendar.In the field, you&#x27;ll find commercial breeders showcasing the latest varieties, agronomists demonstrating what&#x27;s new in crop protection and researchers discussing their most recent findings, all on hand to share their knowledge and give advice. You will find a range of exhibitors from agricultural advisors and scientific researchers to processors and technology companies. With continued easing of restrictions, Potatoes in Practice is set to take place in person as a field event on 12 August at Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5LL.The health and safety of our staff and attendees is important to as, as a result the usual exhibitors marquee has been replaced by individual exhibitor gazebos to mitigate Covid risk. Catering will be available on the day. The programme of the day is as follows:08:30:	Registration and Start of Event9.45 – 10.00 	Official opening of event and welcome address Guided Field Tours will be run at 10.00am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Plots can be visited at any time outwith these tour times.Static machinery and outdoor displays can be viewed at any time.16:00	Close of Event

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