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Scotland looks to expand seed potato exports while negotiating for return to EU market
January 30, 2025
Scotland looks to expand seed potato exports while negotiating for return to EU market
Scottish seed potato exports amounted to over 92,000 tonnes in 2023/24. The largest market is Egypt with 60% of exports, followed by Morocco with 10%. The remainder goes to a further 26 countries with volumes varying from thousands of tonnes to a few hundred. 
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with Ronnie Bartlett at the official opening of Albert Bartlett & Sons’ GBP 17 million (USD 21.4 million) chilling facility in Airdrie in 2018.
January 27, 2025
Potato firm Albert Bartlett grows profits amid challenging conditions
Scottish potato specialist Albert Bartlett has underlined the challenges posed by Brexit and cost inflation amid the continued fallout from the pandemic after enjoying a surge in profits.
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October 08, 2023
Tras la apertura del mercado britanico, el precio de la papa baja un 40% en las islas canarias (españa).
La restricción que afectaba la importación de papas desde el Reino Unido a las Islas Canarias ha llegado a su fin, y según informó Narvay Quintero—consejero de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca de Canarias—los efectos ya se sienten entre los consumidores.
How Agristo have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
June 30, 2023
Frozen Potato manufacturer Agristo explains how they have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
Agristo is now a good 2 years into the finalization of Brexit. The French Fry company can look back up to this day and safely say Agristo has done everything to uphold one of its core values, which is to service and unburden their clients in any way possible.
Seed potatoes with small green sprouts
June 07, 2023
Government of Ireland supports investments in the Seed Potato and Chipping Potato Sector
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, announced the commencement of the issuing of grant approvals under the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato Sector and Chipping Potato Sector.
MP Richard Thomson spoke during a debate in the House of Commons.
July 27, 2022
MP renews call for deal to get Scottish seed potato exports back
Gordon MP Richard Thomson has again called on the UK Government to get a deal in place that would see the resumption of exports of Scottish seed potatoes to the EU and Northern Ireland.
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Earlier this month, Sa Pobla celebrated its annual potato fair. (Courtesy: Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter)
June 12, 2022
United Kingdom may no longer receive potatoes from Mallorca
The future of exports of Mallorcan potatoes to the United Kingdom is in doubt thanks to Brexit and the long queues truckers have to endure at British ports.
The trade of seed potatoes from Great Britain to the EU was immediately banned after Brexit.
June 04, 2022
Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk
Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue (left) on the farm of Co Donegal potato grower Charlie Doherty (right) on the banks of Lough Swilly.
May 26, 2022
EUR 3 million government support for the Irish Seed Potato Sector
Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, following a meeting of cabinet, announced his intention to launch EUR 3 million (about USD 3,2) scheme of investment aid for the seed potato sector in Ireland.
New Location Features a Parts Warehouse and Future Service Center to Ensure the Fastest Service for European Customers
March 18, 2022
Grote Company Announces New Facility in The Netherlands
Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced that it has opened a new facility in The Netherlands to better serve EU (European Union) customers. The facility features a parts warehouse and service center.
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
March 17, 2022
Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes
The European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development held an "Exchange of views on the disruption in the EU-GB trade in seed potatoes" to which Europatat was invited to speak.
Growers of potatoes for consumption in England and Wales may be able to import Dutch seed potatoes.
January 28, 2022
Growers in England and Wales may be able to import Dutch seed potatoes directly
At the request of the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO), the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has investigated the possibilities for exporting Dutch seed potatoes to the United Kingdom (UK).
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Almost one year after Brexit: still no agreement on trade in seed potatoes
December 17, 2021
Almost one year after Brexit: still no agreement on trade in seed potatoes
On 9 December, the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on 'the impact of Brexit on European agricultural markets'. Europatat would like to use this opportunity to highlight the impact of no agreement on their sector.
Jim Allister, founder, and leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party
November 04, 2021
Ban on seed potato imports will have 'devastating consequences' for Potato growers in Northern Ireland
Potato growers in Northern Ireland face a severe shortage of seed potatoes in 2022, according to Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party leader, Jim Allister.
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
August 26, 2021
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NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
España: Fin de la campaña de la patata en Mallorca.
July 27, 2021
España: Fin de la campaña de la patata en Mallorca
Sa Pobla cuenta todavía con 45 payeses profesionales en activo. Sin duda, la patata es el cultivo mayoritario y el motor de la economía local, especialmente debido a la exportación de este tubérculo a lugares como Gran Bretaña, receptor por excelencia del tubérculo mallorquín.
Defra have restricted the import of seed potatoes from the EU (Courtesy: PA)
July 12, 2021
Brexit fightback: UK bans EU seed potato imports in snub at Brussels
A trade row between Brussels and London threatened to erupt tonight after UK ministers banned the import of seed potatoes from EU countries in a victory for Scottish farmers.
Patrick Hughes, Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes at AHDB
February 08, 2021
Brexit: Seed potatoes at EU crossroads
AHDB Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes, Patrick Hughes spoke of the importance of the EU market to seed potato growers and how he was hoping for a rapid resolution to the prohibition on UK exports to the Continent.

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