GB Potatoes, in association with the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA), has launched a new initiative to support the skills and knowledge development of future growers, leaders and industry experts. Supporting individuals from seed production to the end of the supply chain, the Potato Industry Development Programme is designed for new entrants to gain a…

In April 2025, former NFU President, Baroness Minette Batters, was appointed by Defra Secretary Steve Reed to lead a six-month review into farming profitability in England.  The aim of the review is to find practical solutions to improve margins across all farming sectors and forms a key part of Defra’s wider Farming Roadmap, which is…

I have spent my life working in farming, particularly in the potato sector, and over the past 40-plus years I have been incredibly fortunate to walk away from most incidents with only minor injuries, unlike many of you reading this. But a recent experience has been a real eye-opener, reminding me just how vital good…

Alex Godfrey – Chair, GB Potatoes GB Potatoes became an associate member of Europatat – the European Potato Trade Association – last year, so its 2025 Congress, which has taken place this week in Lille, has provided the first chance to see at close quarters the work carried out, and a good opportunity to meet…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…