The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) represents the British (Seed) Potato Industry.
The bulk of the tonnage of seed potatoes traded in Great Britain for both the home and export markets (between 250,000 & 300,000 tonnes annually) is handled by the 120 members of the association.
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July 22, 2022
Heatwave to push up price of chips (French Fries), say UK potato farmers
In the United Kingdom the price of French fries (UK: chips) is set to increase after recent high temperatures ravaged crops, potato growers have warned. Farmers said the heatwave had added to pressures caused by rising costs linked to the war in Ukraine.
May 07, 2012
Changes to seed potato terms boost confidence of British growers
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) last week launched revised terms and conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of seed potatoes, providing growers with much-needed confidence that claims for contamination will be dealt with effectively.
April 30, 2012
Changes to British Potato Trade Association terms 'a positive move for the seed potato industry'
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) will launch revised terms and conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of seed potatoes on May 1 2012, providing growers with much needed confidence that claims for contamination will be dealt with effectively.
July 07, 2010
Additional cases of Dickeya solani identified in Scotland
The number of cases of a potentially devastating soil-borne bacterium that could cause significant potato production problems in Scottish seed potatoes has doubled.The Scottish Government yesterday admitted it had found two more cases of Dickeya solani...Contact Information
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