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GB Potatoes

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GB Potatoes is a shared passion for safeguarding the future of the British Potato Industry in the absence of AHDB.

Aims

  • Provide an "Umbrella" organization that supports and coordinates activity that affects all GB potato supply chains and provides significantly greater impact over an individual or sector working alone
  • Stimulate and mobilise the GB potato industry to ensure they are able to innovate and have access to funding to allow cross industry collaboration to reduce the risk of the sector fragmenting
  • Establish an organization that is a trusted and respected voice capable of representing the industry with government and regulators
  • Ensure the sector has a representative body that supports the industry with suitable horizon scanning capability to manage threats
  • Establish a structure that supports collaborative work programmes amongst partner groups
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Experts collaborate with industry on new guide tackling major potato pest
June 30, 2025
Experts and Industry Unite to Launch Comprehensive Guide for Tackling Potato Cyst Nematodes in Great Britain
Experts from Harper Adams University have co-authored a comprehensive new guide to managing potato cyst nematodes (PCN), updating previous advice and combining biology, control strategies, and sampling methods into one essential resource.
Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025
June 23, 2025
Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.
GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Support the British Seed Potato Industry
June 09, 2025
GB Potatoes joins HCP to boost seed potato crop protection and secure sustainable UK production
GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.
Potato late blight on a leaf
April 30, 2025
GB Potatoes Secures Three-Year Future for the 'Fight Against Blight' Project with New Funding Commitment
GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.
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