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June 23, 2025
We know that potato growers face many challenges, but the threats from pests and diseases loom particularly large. Earlier and more abundant flights of aphids, susceptible potato varieties, loss of plant protection products to regulation and pest resistance have all combined to make potato growers’ jobs ever more taxing.
June 16, 2025
The planning is well underway now for Potatoes in Practice (PiP), which will take place on Thursday 7 August 2025 at The James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee.
January 07, 2025
Potatoes in Practice (PiP), will take 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 will showcase 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.
July 23, 2024

The future of potato crop production will be a hot topic at Potatoes in Practice (PiP), the UK’s largest field-based potato event on Thursday 8 August in Dundee. Hosted by the James Hutton Institute, in partnership with the SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) and Agrii, the event will showcase 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.

July 15, 2024

Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK which this year takes place on 8th August at The James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee. Organised and hosted by The James Hutton Institute in partnership with SRUC, Agrii, Potato Review and Potato World magazine; this year’s event will showcase the latest innovations and emerging trends in potato with plot and static machinery demonstrations.

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