UK: Next generation of potato industry leaders assemble at AHDB

The second year of the highly-rated AHDB Potatoes ‘Next Generation’ initiative launched last Friday 20 May at AHDB Headquarters in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Successful applicants completed a highly competitive video application process to become one of the final 13 delegates, competing with the most talented and passionate individuals from across the Great British potato supply chain. Norfolk-based Alistair Neill, leaving a background in the printing business three years ago and now Trainee Agronomist for Produce Solutions (part of the Greenvale AP group), said: “I applied for two years running and am delighted to be one of seven ambitious repeat applicants to finally land a place on the programme this year. “I was attracted to the potato industry because it’s fast-paced and ever-changing. “I’m looking forward to widening my general understanding of this industry, appreciating its challenges and gaining valuable contacts I can call upon in the future.” More