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Grampian Growers Tuberzone project - a precision approach to predicting potato tuber growth
Grampian Growers Tuberzone project - a precision approach to predicting potato tuber growth

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Ongoing | 2019 - 2020
Ongoing | 2019 - 2020
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Objectives

The project addresses the benefits of using precision technology to optimise the value of seed potato crops.  We will support the use of Tuberzone software to help farmers decisions on when to stop tuber growth to maximise yield, quality and value of Gemson seed potatoes.  Data will be gathered remotely using satellite and UAV imagery, to monitor plant numbers, canopy development, and soil moisture, which combined with weather information can predict tuber size, yield and optimum haulm destruction date.  To back up predictions, test digs will be made at representative points for each crop.  Growers, the co-op and their advisers will benefit from a better understanding of factors influencing crop growth. 

Objectives

The project addresses the benefits of using precision technology to optimise the value of seed potato crops.  We will support the use of Tuberzone software to help farmers decisions on when to stop tuber growth to maximise yield, quality and value of Gemson seed potatoes.  Data will be gathered remotely using satellite and UAV imagery, to monitor plant numbers, canopy development, and soil moisture, which combined with weather information can predict tuber size, yield and optimum haulm destruction date.  To back up predictions, test digs will be made at representative points for each crop.  Growers, the co-op and their advisers will benefit from a better understanding of factors influencing crop growth. 

Activities

The Operational group will meet at least 5 times to guide and direct project progress.  We will hold 3 field meetings, one in June, and 2 in July to discuss crop growth.  All growers will be trained for accessing their own Tuberzone records online.  Test digs will act as a check on Tuberzone crop growth predictions.  One in store meeting will be held in November to discuss decisions and use of Tuberzone.  Results will be analysed after sale of potatoes in April 2020.  A video will be shot charting project activity from start to finish.  A final results meeting will be held in May 2020.  A survey will be conducted on the uptake of the technology.  Results will be shared throughout the project.    

Activities

The Operational group will meet at least 5 times to guide and direct project progress.  We will hold 3 field meetings, one in June, and 2 in July to discuss crop growth.  All growers will be trained for accessing their own Tuberzone records online.  Test digs will act as a check on Tuberzone crop growth predictions.  One in store meeting will be held in November to discuss decisions and use of Tuberzone.  Results will be analysed after sale of potatoes in April 2020.  A video will be shot charting project activity from start to finish.  A final results meeting will be held in May 2020.  A survey will be conducted on the uptake of the technology.  Results will be shared throughout the project.    

Kontext

Main drivers are a) for the Co-op and its growers to grow the market for Gemson potatoes and b) for these to be grown as efficiently and profitably as possible.

Project details
Main funding source
Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
Rural Development Programme
2014UK06RDRP003 United Kingdom - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Scotland
Ort
Main geographical location
Angus and Dundee City
Other geographical location
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey

€ 83946

Total budget

Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.

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Project coordinator