Branston Seed

@Branston are sponsoring a guide dog this year. We were treated yesterday to a visit from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association along with two Labrador retrievers (both in training). Staff were also given the chance to propose a name for the Branston puppy!

Earlier today we met with Darren Mackie and Jenny Hookham from Greenseed International Ltd. We were extremely pleased to present them with the @BranstonSeed Grower of the Year 2022/23 award. Very well deserved to them too 👏🏼@SPPotatoes @Branston

We were out sampling crops for virus last week across Gloucestershire. Time will tell if crops have any virus or not but for now, let’s relish in the exceptional quality of the Finest Georgina seed at Phil Nichols #tescopotatoes 👏🏼🥔

All ready for Potatoes in Practice tomorrow. Please call in and see your key Branston seed contacts on stand 5 where we have 8 varieties on show, See you from 9am! @Branston #potatoesinpractice 🥔🌿

We were out in Yorkshire today inspecting our Lucera seed crop. Grown on the Wolds for the first time and looking superb both in canopy vigour and tuber health. Digging at 40mm with 20 tubers/plant! 🥔🌿@Branston #Tesco @BranstonSeed #Lucera

We also visited Jason Brain yesterday to look at his crop of Georgina seed destined for #Branston growers. Fantastic quality all round. @JasonBrain7 #Georginapotato #Branstonseed #Tescofinest

In Gloucestershire yesterday with Phil Nichols, looking at seed crops destined for #Branston growers. This is a nice crop of Georgina grown for Tesco Finest whites #Georginapotato #Branstonseed #Tescofinest

Yesterday we began planting our @Branston certified seed crops. This is a crop of Lucera going in to perfect soil conditions in East Yorkshire. Only 5 miles away we had 15mm rain in 30 mins!! 🌧️

Attention UK farmers! Are you currently struggling with Wireworm in your field? We have an innovative solution to detect wireworm and we need your help testing it out. If you're interested in participating or know someone who might be, please reach out to us! #WireWormDetection

Another busy day @easternseed with Lanorma being bagged ready for our loading tomorrow. #branston #Lanorma @BranstonSeed @Branston #potatoes #britishseed #agriculture #britishproduce

Saved by the bell!: Schools to grow their own spuds thanks to industry backing. potatoreview.com/features/

Still looking for seed for 2023 planting? Lanorma is a great option for early baker production. We also have a small stock of Mozart for any last minute red production. Get in touch with any enquiries seedadmin@branston.co.uk #Lanorma #Mozart #MarisPiper

An interesting article recently published by @FarmersWeekly featuring our haulm pulling trials from last season. @Branston @standeneng @vegniek fwi.co.uk/machinery/root…

@IPMPotatoGroup @andrewleeson77 @VeeGuru Simon and Andrew are just so in sync with each other, never the need for an awkward moment! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

@BranstonSeed Loving the matching jumpers Simon & @andrewleeson77 was there an awkward moment?? @VeeGuru rocking a strong look too! 🎉🎉🕺🕺 #ChristmasJumperDay #potato

Our Seed and Variety Development teams are getting into the Christmas spirit 🎄🎅 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #ChristmasJumperDay

Volunteers sought for school initiative, as more sponsors come on board. potatoreview.com/features/ @potatopassion @PuffinProduce @Tesco @Branston @mccainfoods

Our Seed Technical Lead, Martin Stothard gives us a brief overview of our seed QC wash up. Please get in touch for further information about seed stock quality and availability seedadmin@branston.co.uk #lanorma #potatoseed #seedpotatoes @stothard11

@stothard11 having far too much fun loading up seed samples for our QC grading and wash up. Do we think he should have L plates on his trolley? #potatoseed #seedpotatoes #QCsamples

A few weeks ago some of the team headed up to @ScotGovSASA for the Tuber Inspection Course organised by @PotatoTrade We learnt all about the diseases/defects that can affect #seedpotatoes We were lucky enough to benefit from the wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm within SASA

Succumbing to the pull: Growing/supplying company looks to extend machine haulm pulling. potatoreview.com/features/ @standeneng @Branston