BPTA Office closed until 16th July 2018
The Association Secretary is attending the BPTA AGM and Council meeting on 27th June 2018 and thereafter is on holiday until 16th July. If your
June 26, 2018
The Association Secretary is attending the BPTA AGM and Council meeting on 27th June 2018 and thereafter is on holiday until 16th July. If your
Please follow the link below for the Agenda for BPTA Council on 27th June 2018. BPTA Council Agenda 27th June 2018
Continuing good news on Dickeya from Scotland. http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/plant/18273/PotatoHealthControls/PotatoQuarantineDiseases/Dickeya/2017-2018TuberTests
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its Review of the Plant Health (Export Certification) Fees. The consultation document can be found at – http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/12/2001/downloads#res529265 and
BPTA is hosting a Potato Industry Dinner (with optional Curling) on 22nd February 2018 at the Dewars Centre, Perth. Please see link to flyer below. BPTA
The Scottish Government has published on its website a short report confirming the continued absence of Dickeya from Scottish potato crops. A link to the Report is below http://www.gov.scot/Topics/farmingrural/Agriculture/plant/18273/PotatoHealthControls/PotatoQuarantineDiseases/Dickeya/DickeyaGrowingCropResults2017
The bulk of the tonnage of seed potatoes traded in Great Britain for both the home and export markets is handled by the 120 members of the new Association. This gives the Association greater negotiating power on behalf of its members.