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Tackling the Challenges Ahead: A New Year in the Potato Sector
January 7, 2025
As the New Year begins, the potato industry finds itself navigating the familiar, well-documented pressures impacting agriculture as a whole. Yet, amid these broader concerns, it’s essential to keep sight of the specific, persistent threats facing our sector—issues that, while daunting, are far from insurmountable. If we aim for a thriving, sustainable, and prosperous potato… -
From all of us at GB Potatoes
December 24, 2024
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 announces new Chair
December 13, 2024
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… -
Tools to Manage Virus in Seed and Ware Potato Crops
November 26, 2024
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…. -
A Big Step Forward for the Potato Sector
November 20, 2024
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… -
Reflections on a new potato event
September 9, 2024
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… -
GB Potatoes at summer events
July 22, 2024
With the summer comes the usual round of exciting potato events. GB Potatoes will be at Whole Crop Marketing’s trials day on August 1st near South Cave in Yorkshire. Then up to Dundee in Scotland for potatoes in practice where GB Potatoes are pleased to be a sponsor and will be alongside the National Potato… -
More residue data is urgently needed to keep potato stores in use
July 22, 2024
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… -
World Wide Celebration of the Potato
June 7, 2024
The 30th of May was the International Day of the Potato. This day, dedicated to the potato, acknowledges its importance as a vital food source and its impact on cultures worldwide. Whether mashed, baked, fried, or boiled, the potato remains a beloved and essential part of our global diet, deserving of its special day of… -
AHDB News Release
April 22, 2024
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…
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