Bill Watts

Having recently completed his PhD, Bill has extensive research experience in crop management and is a specialist in potato cyst nematode (PCN) control, which is attributable to in excess of £25 million in losses to the industry each year.

Bill has been a regular presenter at Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm West events since 2016, making him a familiar face to a number of growers and other industry members in the West Midlands.

Knowledge Exchange (KE) Managers are the first point of contact for farmers, growers and those in the supply chain who are looking to access the array of services and tools funded by their levy.