Seed Potato Workshop (WA): Storage and Diseases

Join the PotatoLink team for a workshop on seed storage and seed diseases, where experts will share practices and strategies to ensure healthy seed management for a successful potato harvest.

Topics include:

1. Presented by Dr Jenny Ekman

• Learn about best practices for seed storage and its crucial role in preserving seed quality and viability.

• Learn practical tips and techniques to optimise storage conditions and mitigate risks.

2. Presented by David Tooke

• What to consider when purchasing seed potatoes, with his topic of ‘Seed Quality – do you know what you are buying?’

3. Presented by Wossen Mengesha

• Hear about PREDICTA Pt, an innovative tool for predicting and managing potato diseases. Gain insights into how this innovative technology can enhance your disease management practices.

Hear about the DPIRD PREDICTA Pt project, a tool to assist growers in predicting and managing potato diseases. Gain insights into how this innovative technology can enhance your disease management practices.

4.     Presented by Simon Moltoni

• Learn about potato biosecurity and how to implement measures to safeguard your crops from invasive pests and diseases.
• International Day of Potato (30 May)

Following the talks, join us for a visit to Coldahold Cold Storage.

The event will begin with a lunch and following the event there will be drinks and an opportunity to continue talking with fellow growers and presenters.

For more information, please contact: Rachel Lancaster | 0428 771 937 | rachel@eatswa.com.au