Excursion day, Wednesday 27th 2011
All excursions will head to the High Grade Seed Potato Production zone in Tyrnävä and Liminka, south from Oulu, however, programmes will be varied. Busses for all excursions will depart at 08:30 from the conference venue and return 17:30.
Excursion 1 - Seed potato production, cultivars and related research
A joint exhibition organized by the seed potato companies (indoors) followed by a visit to field trials related to seed potato research. After lunch, visit to the campus of University of Oulu and the Center for Internet Excellence (CIE) , MTT AgriFood Research Centre and the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, respectively, and a small sightseeing tour in Oulu on the way back to the hotels.
Excursion 2 - Research and seed potato production, with some cultural aspects related to the HG region
A small sightseeing tour in Oulu on the way to the campus of University of Oulu and the Center for Internet Excellence (CIE), MTT AgriFood Research Centre and the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, respectively. Visit to the high school and library of Tyrnävä (HG zone). After lunch, visit to Shaman Spirits (alcohol production from potato) and potato field experiments.
Excursion 3 – Table potato production and potato industry, with some cultural aspects related to the HG region
Visit to a table potato farm, followed by a visit to the Profood potato processing plant. After lunch, visit to the high school and library of Tyrnävä, followed by a sightseeing tour in Oulu on the way back to the hotels.
Excursion 4 – New technologies and applications utilizing potatoes
A small sigh-tseeing tour in Oulu and a visit to the Stora Enso paper factory, followed by a visit to a table potato farm. After lunch, a joint exhibition organized by the seed potato companies and a visit to Shaman Spirits (alcohol production from potato).
