Potato importers and growers looking to buy seed from the UK have been urged to visit the Potato Council stand at Potato Europe in Tournai, Belgium, 7-8 September.
Importers can discuss the benefits of buying seed from Britain with seed growers, exporters and industry specialists, according to Potato Council head of seed and export, Mark Prentice.
This year, seed importers will benefit from the choice offered by exporters exhibiting on the Potato Council stand, which will be the one of the biggest at the event.
Prentice said: “Importers really appreciate the consistent high quality and health of Scottish seed potatoes. Exports have seen a phenomenal growth over the past five years and this year is expected to be a record.
“This is largely due to the professional approach shown by the seed growers to producing the right quality for the target market. We have pride in providing customers with the varieties they need to grow.”
Potato varieties have been specially developed for overseas customers, taking account of particular growing conditions and consumer tastes - quality British seed is now successfully grown in markets as distant as Asia and South America.
Scottish Government representatives from Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture will be on the stand, offering expert impartial advice.
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