PotatoEurope 2017: From precision data to practical recommendations TRADE AND MARKET I NG In the centre of the field, 9 trial fields have been laid out where 10 companies will be showing a wide range of activities. There will also be a box filler demonstration on this part of the plot with Mechatec, Tong Engineering, Dewulf-Miedema, Van Hees, Prinsen and Bijlsma-Hercules machinery. Mechatec Box Handling systems is going to show a new box filler during the demonstrations. The BF 280 machine can process a maximum of 280 m3 of potatoes per hour and can be fitted with a weighing system. Moreover, there is no need for an oscillating frame to level the contents of the box. The box is filled, layer by layer, without using a bunker, which has the added advantage that the drop is low. When filling on weight, the machine is also very precise so that air leakages in the cooling are reduced to a minimum, according to the manufacturer. Mechatec has indicated that they have already sold the first six machines. In the centre of the field, 9 trial fields have been laid out where 10 companies will be showing a wide range of activities. For example, Van Dinter Semo, a crucifer breeding station, also known as trap crops, will show specific crops on its trial field that can control the nematodes that threaten the cultivation of potatoes. The company doesn’t pretend to offer the solution for all nematode problems, but by effectively using the right green manure crop, growers are able to reduce nematode populations to below the damage threshold. On the Schaap Holland trial field, the company from Biddinghuizen wants to show the visitor that, besides its well-known ‘Poldergoud’ brand and the ‘Pure Potato Pleasure’ slogan, it also has a wide and versatile range of seed potatoes for the national and international potato sectors. The following varieties have been planted: AMORA, ARCADE, BH 07 100 IBIZA, BH 01 30, AROMATA, JDS 07 P1, SEvilla, MARITIEMA, ALEXIA, CARTAGENA, VALENCIA The planting demonstration in unprepared soil was carried out with the special wide-tread tractor in combination with a Miedema MS 4000 belt planter. and GERONA. On the Certis Europe trial field, the company will be showing the control of second growth of a few varieties that were either treated or not with Crown MH in 2016. In addition, the effect of the haulm killer Quickdown will be presented. BASF will focus on the new dormancy extender 1,4SIGHT at PotatoEurope. This inhibitor has a natural origin and can keep potatoes dormant for a long period of time without any quality loss. In addition to sprouting regulation, BASF is also active in developing new fungicides. On its trial field, the company will present a new product against Rhizoctonia. Belchim Crop Protection launches Beloukha this year as a new haulm destroyer in potatoes. The company remarks that this is a product based on pelargonic acid also known as nonanoic acid. Beloukha has a natural origin, it does not give any residue and acts fast. Bayer wants to show on the trial field that there is a balance between sufficient and healthy food for a growing world population and sustainable agriculture. The combination of high-quality varieties, rightly-applied organic and chemical crop protection products, decision-supporting systems and collaboration are the basis for sustainable agriculture. During PotatoEurope, Bayer wants to show new, sustainable developments both in the stand and out in the demonstration field. For example, Bayer will show new developments in the domain of weed control. For the control of Rhizoctonia, Bayer will present a new organic solution. And finally, the company also has a focus on Phytophthora and the role of Infinito in controlling Phytophthora. ● Jaap Delleman Potato World 2017 • number 2 23 Pagina 22
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