MJP Supplies Marks 20 Years with Algifol at British Potato 2025 with Competition and Discounts

The UK distributor of Algifol is to exhibit at British Potato for a second time and is running a special competition to mark 20 years of representing the seaweed-based biostimulant in the UK.

MJP Supplies, which began representing Algifol in 2005, will be on stand 132A in Hall A at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, on 19th and 20th November.

Marcus Palmer, owner of MJP Supplies:

"British Potato 2023 was our first appearance at the show, and we were very pleased with the interest Algifol received, so we're exhibiting again. As 2025 is our 20th year representing Algifol in the UK, we will also be running a celebratory competition on the stand, giving people the chance to win one of 20 discount vouchers ranging from one to twenty per cent. To enter, people hand their business card when visiting our stand or fill in a simple entry form."

Developed in Germany by Neo-Med Pharma, Algifol is concentrated brown algae gathered from the North Atlantic. It is dried and refined to maximise its wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

Over the last 20 years, Algifol has proven popular among potato growers, who have experienced enhanced stress tolerance, improved nutrient uptake and efficiency, root system development, increased photosynthesis and biomass production, as well as enhanced tuber quality and yields, by applying one litre per hectare three times during the season.

In particular, a field trial on Melody undertaken in Cheshire by 3 Shires Ltd found that three one-litre applications of Algifol throughout the season produced a 29.6% increase in tuber numbers. In the sweet spot for packing potatoes of 40-64mm, there were 27.3% more tubers. The tubers treated with Algifol were also 22% heavier than those grown under standard farm practice.

A second trial conducted by 3 Shires Ltd on Accord showed that Algifol increased the uniformity of the crop and produced an 18% increase in weight compared to standard farm practices.

The third trial was undertaken on Accord and Lady Rosetta by Whole Crop Marketing at South Cave farm near Hull. Two test fields were utilised, with Algifol increasing tuber numbers by 13% and 7% compared to standard farm practices.

Marcus Palmer:

"All three trials were undertaken in very challenging growing conditions, which is a real positive for Algifol as it makes the results even more impressive."

"Algifol is growing in popularity, and our sales have increased every year since I first started marketing Algifol to UK growers, and we receive lots of repeat orders, which is."