UK: Award for renowned seed producer

A seed producer from Meikle Wartle has been named as the winner of the 2016 British Potato Industry Award. Jim Cruickshank OBE, one of the most well-respected seed producers in the UK, is the 20th winner of the prestigious honour. The award is presented to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the industry. Announcing the winner at this year’s Seed Industry Event in St Andrew’s, AHDB Potatoes Strategy Director, Rob Clayton, said: “Jim Cruickshank is held in extremely high regard by all of his colleagues in the potato industry, both for his skills as a farmer and his efforts to safeguard the sector through work with industry bodies and researchers on potato health and quality. More