Potato growers, storage managers, and industry stakeholders are urged to mark their calendars for an important event focused on potato storage innovation and best practices. Potato Storage Day 2025 will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Fleet Lodge Farm, Holbeach, South Lincolnshire in the UK.
Organized by Adrian Cunnington, one of the UK’s foremost potato storage specialists and founder of Potato Storage Insight Ltd., along with Simon Faulkner of SDF Agriculture, this half-day, grower-focused event will provide practical insights, trials, and best practice updates.
With more than 15 industry organizations already committed, the event promises to be an essential gathering for those involved in potato storage management and post-harvest handling.
What to Expect: Key Topics and Sessions
The event will cover important aspects of potato storage management, including:
- Ventilation and airflow efficiency for long-term storage quality
- Temperature and humidity control strategies
- CIPC-free sprout control solutions in a post-CIPC era
- Storage disease prevention, including management of silver scurf and soft rot
- Advances in storage technology, such as sensors, automation, and energy efficiency
- Case studies from industry experts showcasing real-world storage challenges and solutions
Free Event with Valuable Networking Opportunities
The event, running from 9:30 AM until early afternoon, is free to attend and will include a light lunch, provided by the event’s main sponsors, Farm Electronics and UPL.
Opportunities for Industry Involvement
Those interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or contributing to the technical program are encouraged to contact the organizers:
- Adrian Cunnington – 07970 072260 | adrian@potatostorageinsight.com
- Simon Faulkner – 07850 649719 | simon@sdf-agriculture.co.uk
Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
To assist with planning and catering, attendees are requested to register in advance by emailing admin@potatostorageinsight.com.
With the potato industry facing new storage challenges, Potato Storage Day 2025 provides an opportunity to gain expert guidance, explore practical solutions, and network with leading specialists. Stay tuned for updates on the event agenda and speaker lineup.
Source: Potato Storage Insight
Cover image: Simon Faulkner talking to growers about a variety storage trial. Credit Adrian Cunnington