Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and Branston Ltd are joining together to produce a version of the Environmental Guidance for Potato Production expressly for Scotland.
As with the English edition, which was launched in March this year, the Scottish guide will provide growers with a framework for ensuring their potato production techniques and land use respects the environment and wildlife.
Branston has more than 70 Scottish growers supplying its factory in Abernethy and senior field manager Jim Aitken and field director David Nelson will be acting as consultants on the project.
“Working in harmony with the environment is extremely important to us and by observing best practice in this area we will protect the long term future of the industry and also comply with the Tesco Nature’s Choice protocol,” said Aitken.
The new Scottish guide will be launched later this year, with a copy being sent to every potato grower and agronomist in Scotland.
In particular the guide will address cross compliance, help access environmental stewardship opportunities and develop biodiversity plans which create and nurture appropriate habitats for wildlife and encourage the seamless integration of potato production into the natural environment.
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