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GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Support the British Seed Potato Industry
June 4, 2025
GB Potatoes is pleased to announce that we have joined Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed potato industry. This important step has been made possible through the grant we secured from AHDB, using the remaining Potato Levy funds. HCP was created by the UK horticultural sector to take on the… -
New PCN factsheet launched by GB Potatoes and CUPRA to the whole industry.
May 30, 2025
After the successful launch of the new technical guide on PCN, “A Guide for Managing PCN in Great Britain,” to members, GB Potatoes and CUPGRA have now released a free industry wide factsheet to summarise the key points in the main guide. This concise practical resource aims to support everyone in the potato industry to… -
Celebrating the International Day of the Potato – Friday 30 May
May 28, 2025
At GB Potatoes, we are proud to join the global celebration of the International Day of the Potato on Friday 30 May, recognising one of the world’s most important and versatile crops. The potato plays a vital role in UK agriculture, food security, and rural economies. From field to fork, our industry contributes significantly to… -
GB Potatoes and CUPGRA Collaborate to Launch Exclusive PCN Guide
May 13, 2025
GB Potatoes and CUPGRA are pleased to announce the launch of the new, A Guide for Managing PCN in Great Britain – a comprehensive, science-based resource aimed at supporting the potato industry in addressing one of its most persistent challenges. This exclusive resource has been developed to support growers, agronomists, and industry stakeholders in tackling… -
GB Potatoes Commits Three-Year Funding to the Fight Against Blight
April 29, 2025
GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project – a vital national initiative led by the James Hutton Institute that provides invaluable situational intelligence regarding the evolving threat posed by potato late blight. This funding, delivered through a grant from AHDB utilising the residual… -
Urgent Call: Submit Your CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage Infrastructure
April 15, 2025
As of April 10th, 2024, the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has set a temporary Maximum Residue Level (tMRL) for chlorpropham (CIPC) at 0.35 mg/kg. This threshold is reviewed annually, and its continuation depends entirely on whether we, as an industry, can provide evidence that it’s still needed. Why This Matters CIPC was a staple in… -
Keeping on top of virus in potato crops.
April 2, 2025
The Scottish Aphid Borne Virus Working Group (SABVWG) meets in April for its annual review of “the six steps to effective virus management in certified or home saved seed crops”. This guide provides a handy reference for all those involved in the production of seed potatoes as well as those producing ware crops. Understanding how… -
FPSA Transitions into GB Potatoes Fresh Sector Consultation Group
March 20, 2025
The Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA) was established in 2009 to represent the fresh sector of the potato industry bringing together fresh packers and suppliers to retail. Its mission was to identify key issues affecting its members and provide a united voice within the sector. With the processing sector being well represented by the Potato… -
Strengthening Seed Potato Health: Insights from the 6th National Virus Forum
February 25, 2025
The 6th National Virus Forum recently convened to advance discussions on maintaining and progressing the control of virus in seed potato crops. Find out more here. -
GB Potatoes Proud to Support Grow Your Own Potatoes in 2025
February 18, 2025
GB Potatoes is delighted to once again sponsor the Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) project in 2025, helping to inspire the next generation of potato growers! Find out more here
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