The VI at Potatoes in Practice 2025

08 August 2025

Recently, the VI attended and offered advice on a range of potato production issues at the annual Potatoes in Practice event held near Dundee.

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Potatoes in Practice (PiP), took place on Thursday 7 August 2025 at The James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee. Hosted by The James Hutton Institute, in partnership with the SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) and Agrii, the event showcased a variety of demonstrations, cutting-edge research, trade exhibits, and a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field – making it a must-visit for those in the potato industry.

Sharing a stand with SRUC/SAC Consulting, VI Champion, Professor Fiona Burnett and the VI Chair Dave Bell were on hand to give advice on how to diagnose common potato problems including plant protection product (PPP) issues such as the need for careful application of product through best practice and the need for stewardship to retain valuable PPPs for future use.