K9 Manhunt & ScentWork Scotland
Live demonstration
Live demonstration zone
09.50
11.10
14:10
Meet the K9 Manhunt & ScentWork Scotland team who are exploring whether their dogs could help identify potato samples with potential disease or infection by detecting changes in plant scent signatures, supporting rapid screening before laboratory testing. They will bring two experienced demonstration dogs, alongside two young dogs, aged approximately 10 months and 10 weeks, showcasing different stages of canine development and training. During each 20-30-minute session, visitors will learn how scent detection dogs work, watch practical demonstrations and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Sarah Rankin
Live cookery demonstration
This demonstration will take place in the social marquee.
12:30
For the first time, Potatoes in Practice will include a live cookery demonstration by Sarah Rankin, former MasterChef finalist and now a well-established food writer, broadcaster and private chef. A passionate advocate of local produce and food made with love, Sarah’s potato-based dishes promise to inspire visitors and highlight the versatility and value of this staple crop.
SPOT
Demonstrations taking place during the day
Find at E1
The working demonstration from the National Robotarium’s dog robot, SPOT is sure to be of interest to many. Watch him in action as he auto walks through the plots. As well as seeing his autosurvey and monitoring activities in action, there will be ample opportunity to chat to the team from the National Robotarium about this data-driven approach to farming that can reduce costs and minimise negative environmental impacts and how agricultural robots can fit within systems to assist human effort.
