Industry Professionals Gear Up for Extensive Machinery Demonstrations and Crop Trials at Nocton Estate
According to potatobusiness, Potato Days UK 2024 is set to showcase the latest advancements in potato farming with over 100 exhibitors preparing for the event. Scheduled to take place on September 4-5, 2024, at Dyson Farming’s Nocton Estate in Lincolnshire, UK, this two-day event will feature cutting-edge technology in crop nutrition, fertilizer management, harvesting, and storage.
Comprehensive Exhibitions and Live Demonstrations
Potato Days UK will offer a unique platform for potato professionals from the UK and beyond to engage with innovative machinery and techniques. The event is designed to address the pressing need for flexibility in potato cultivation, particularly in light of significant weather variations this growing season. Attendees can expect live demonstrations of mechanical equipment for cultivation, harvesting, cleaning, and loading, providing practical insights into efficient potato production practices.
Greg Smith, DLG’s representative in the UK & Ireland, emphasized the event’s focus on hands-on learning: “At this unique farm venue, potato professionals will be able to identify market-ready farm solutions efficiently. We wanted the event to be as close as possible to farm conditions, which is why we also included large-scale machinery demonstrations on 12 hectares.”
Highlighting Innovative Crop Trials
A key feature of Potato Days UK will be the on-site crop trials, where visitors can examine experimental plots showcasing cutting-edge irrigation systems, novel potato varieties, and advanced crop protection technologies. Emerald Research, one of the exhibitors, will present its trials aimed at reducing fertilizer and fungicide use through integrated programs of microbes, biostimulants, and targeted nutrient applications. Helen Holman, Marketing & Communications Manager at Emerald Research, noted, “We’re looking forward to meeting growers and discussing the changing world of crop management.”
Indoor Exhibition and Informative Workshops
The event will also feature “The Potato Days Hall,” an indoor marquee presenting a range of solutions and services including inputs, storage, packaging, and processing. Alongside the machinery and crop trials, Potato Days UK will host an informative program of talks and workshops. These sessions will offer valuable opportunities for visitors to learn about the latest industry methods, best practices, and to network with over 100 industry suppliers.
Global and Local Impact
Potato Days UK highlights the UK’s significant role in European potato production, with the country being the fourth largest potato-growing region in Western Europe. This event, organized by the DLG in collaboration with professional partners, underscores the ongoing commitment to providing practical knowledge and innovations for the potato industry. The DLG has a history of successful trade fairs for the potato sector, including PotatoEurope in the Netherlands and Germany, as well as Agritechnica, which features international potato equipment.
Event Details and Registration
Interested potato cultivation professionals are encouraged to register in advance for free entry to Potato Days UK. For more information and to secure tickets, visit Potato Days UK Registration.
