A little snapshot of what we were showcasing at Potatoes in Practice last week #potatoesinpractice

The Vegniek DiscMaster has given some very positive results, faster skin set and improved stolon detachment. Branston’s Martin Stothard tells the story here; Part 1, Haulm Pulling youtu.be/iNVhLuGb5hs Part 2, Observations youtu.be/tDHJWAZyiWo

After an initial look last year, we've trialled the STANDEN ENGINEERING Vegniek haulm puller in a seed crop of Laura. We saw >90% efficacy with skin set and stolon detachment about 10 days quicker than flail and spray. Full videos below youtu.be/iNVhLuGb5hs youtu.be/tDHJWAZyiWo

Succumbing to the pull: Growing/supplying company looks to extend machine haulm pulling. potatoreview.com/features/ STANDEN ENGINEERING Branston Ltd

Volunteers sought for school initiative, as more sponsors come on board. potatoreview.com/features/ E. Park and Sons Puffin Produce Ltd Tesco Branston Ltd McCain Foods Canada

A few weeks ago some of the team headed up to SASA for the Tuber Inspection Course organised by British Potato Trade We learnt all about the diseases/defects that can affect #seedpotatoes We were lucky enough to benefit from the wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm within SASA

Our Seed Technical Lead, Martin Stothard gives us a brief overview of our seed QC wash up. Please get in touch for further information about seed stock quality and availability [email protected] #lanorma #potatoseed #seedpotatoes mstothard

Our Seed and Variety Development teams are getting into the Christmas spirit 🎄🎅 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #ChristmasJumperDay

An interesting article recently published by Farmers Weekly featuring our haulm pulling trials from last season. Branston Ltd STANDEN ENGINEERING Vegniek fwi.co.uk/machinery/root…

Saved by the bell!: Schools to grow their own spuds thanks to industry backing. potatoreview.com/features/

Still looking for seed for 2023 planting? Lanorma is a great option for early baker production. We also have a small stock of Mozart for any last minute red production. Get in touch with any enquiries [email protected] #Lanorma #Mozart #MarisPiper

Another busy day @easternseed with Lanorma being bagged ready for our loading tomorrow. #branston #Lanorma Branston Seed Branston Ltd #potatoes #britishseed #agriculture #britishproduce

Attention UK farmers! Are you currently struggling with Wireworm in your field? We have an innovative solution to detect wireworm and we need your help testing it out. If you're interested in participating or know someone who might be, please reach out to us! #WireWormDetection

Yesterday we began planting our Branston Ltd certified seed crops. This is a crop of Lucera going in to perfect soil conditions in East Yorkshire. Only 5 miles away we had 15mm rain in 30 mins!! 🌧️

In Gloucestershire yesterday with Phil Nichols, looking at seed crops destined for #Branston growers. This is a nice crop of Georgina grown for Tesco Finest whites #Georginapotato #Branstonseed #Tescofinest

We also visited Jason Brain yesterday to look at his crop of Georgina seed destined for #Branston growers. Fantastic quality all round. Jason Brain #Georginapotato #Branstonseed #Tescofinest

We were out in Yorkshire today inspecting our Lucera seed crop. Grown on the Wolds for the first time and looking superb both in canopy vigour and tuber health. Digging at 40mm with 20 tubers/plant! 🥔🌿Branston Ltd #Tesco Branston Seed #Lucera

All ready for Potatoes in Practice tomorrow. Please call in and see your key Branston seed contacts on stand 5 where we have 8 varieties on show, See you from 9am! Branston Ltd #potatoesinpractice 🥔🌿

We were out sampling crops for virus last week across Gloucestershire. Time will tell if crops have any virus or not but for now, let’s relish in the exceptional quality of the Finest Georgina seed at Phil Nichols #tescopotatoes 👏🏼🥔

Earlier today we met with Darren Mackie and Jenny Hookham from Greenseed International Ltd. We were extremely pleased to present them with the Branston Seed Grower of the Year 2022/23 award. Very well deserved to them too 👏🏼Spearhead Potatoes Branston Ltd