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This past year has flown by, and it seems each year becomes busier than the last.  The past year has not been without its challenges, to read more please click here.

GB Potatoes are pleased to announce that Alex Godfrey will be taking over the reins as Chairman after being elected at the Annual General meeting on the 12th December.  Alex takes over from Mark Taylor who has been the Chair ever since the launch of the organisation in 2022. Alex will be known to many…

The management of virus in potato crops is becoming increasingly critical as the spread of Potato Leaf Roll Virus (PLRV) continues to rise. Understanding how viruses spread and implementing effective control measures is essential for both seed and ware potato growers. Fortunately, growers have access to valuable tools and guidelines to aid in this effort….

I am delighted to share some fantastic news: I have now officially signed the grant agreement between the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and GB Potatoes.  This agreement unlocks the residual potato levy reserves for projects that will benefit the entire potato industry.  While it has taken time to reach this point, it represents…

Last week I had the pleasure of attending, and having a very small part in the organisation of, a new potato event in the UK  @Potatodays UK.  Firstly, it is great that the DLG had the confidence in our potato industry to commit to a new event, but also it was good to have the…

Potato stores in the UK that previously used CIPC could be at risk of becoming unusable due to the residue of CIPC.  As of April 10th, 2024, CRD set the tMRL for CIPC at 0.35 mg/kg.  This tMRL is maintained so long as the industry can prove that it is required.  To demonstrate this, data…

AHDB recommends residual potato levy funds to be used for industry projects Ministers are to be asked by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support seven industry projects through a grant to GB Potatoes. The recommendation has been made by AHDB’s board following the wind down…

for the UK potato industry Chair: Adrian Cunnington   Secretary: Andrew Curtis WE NEED YOUR DATA TO ENSURE STORES STAY IN USE CMRG has already been given pan-industry support from the following organisations who have offered to sit on the Group: GB Potatoes, UK Potato Processors Association, Fresh Potato Suppliers Association, National Farmers Union, National Association…

The UK Potato Industry needs to remain vigilant to keep this very serious pest out of the UK.