Solapas principales

GB Potatoes

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Solapas principales

Descripción de la compañía

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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Noticias de esta Compañia
Haith Manufacturing will welcome participants during the England phase of GB Potatoes’ 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme.
Agosto 16, 2026
GB Potatoes Opens Applications for 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme
GB Potatoes has opened applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme. The three-part programme covers potato production processing research and agricultural policy across England Scotland and London.
Andrew Wilson, a potato grower near Slingsby, York, stands in a field as part of his sustainable farming system, highlighting the role of long crop rotations in improving soil health and strengthening British potato production.
Julio 12, 2026
Longer Potato Rotations Strengthen UK Farming with Higher Productivity and Sustainable Production
GB Potatoes reports that longer potato rotations are boosting UK production by improving soil health, controlling pests and diseases, and supporting sustainable farming. Research shows diverse rotations increase yields, food value & resilience.
GB Potatoes and Branston to Host Low-Carbon Farming Event as Industry Gains Stronger Voice in UK Horticulture Policy
Junio 25, 2026
GB Potatoes and Branston to Host Low-Carbon Farming Event as UK Potato Sector Gains Stronger Voice in Government Policy
GB Potatoes and Branston will host a low-carbon farming event in Lincolnshire on 28 July, while GB Potatoes joins Defra’s Expert Growers Group. The industry also awaits updates on UK-EU seed potato trade and the new Farming Roadmap.
Scott Walker, CEO of GB Potatoes, warns that rising costs, market volatility and years of cumulative pressures are testing the resilience of the UK potato sector, while innovation and collaboration offer a pathway to long-term sustainability.
Mayo 31, 2026
UK Potato Industry Faces Mounting Pressure as Rising Costs and Market Uncertainty Threaten Grower Confidence
UK potato farmers face rising costs, weak prices, labour shortages and climate shocks after years of disruption. Profitability is under pressure, risking sector decline. Innovation, policy support and collaboration are key to future resilience.

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