In connection with this situation, the organizers are forced to change the timing and format of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-Russian Potato Economy Research Institute named after A.G. Lorha. "
At the moment, it was decided to carry out the planned activities in two stages.
July 16, 2020 - Potato Field Day
Location: Moscow region, Lyuberetskiy district, Kraskovo village, st. Lorkha, 23, letter "B", VNIIKH named after A.G. Lorkha
The following platforms are provided at the Field Day:
Demonstration site of comparative tests of domestic and foreign selection of potatoes that are in demand on the market;
Test site of new promising varieties of potato of Russian selection;
Test site of soil control of varietal samples of original seed potatoes;
Demonstration site on the use of integrated systems for protecting potatoes from diseases, pests and weeds;
Landfill for displaying the main technological processes of potato cultivation (tillage, combing, planting, care and protection systems, pre-harvest removal of tops, combine harvesting) using modern complexes of agricultural machinery.
Within the framework of the business program of the Potato Field Day, mobile representative offices of participating companies will operate in the information and consultation mode.
At the Field Day, novelties of agricultural machinery, modern means of protecting potatoes, examples of laboratory and testing equipment, equipment for precision farming, etc. will be presented.
September 28-29, 2020 - “The development of Russian potato growing on the basis of the latest achievements in domestic and foreign science and practice”. The exhibition and the International Scientific and Practical Congress dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the All-Russian Institute of Potato Research named after A.G. Lorha.
Venue: Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya nab., 14, Expocenter, Pavilion 7
During the event, participants will be able to visit:
International Scientific and Practical Congress
Round tables
Strategic sessions
Exhibition and presentation of science and technology for the potato industry
Job fair
Exchange of business contacts
Workshops
Open lectures
Social events
A distinctive feature of the “Potato Industry 2020” will be the opportunity to follow a significant part of the technological process of growing potatoes - right up to the final product: the crop will be presented at the exhibition on September 28-29, 2020.