Four years on since the establishment of GB Potatoes, the industry-led organisation is providing a voice for potato growers and ensuring the sector has representation at government level, as Emma Gillbard reports for Farmers Weekly.
“The demise of AHDB Potatoes left a major gap in research and industry representation. Without GB Potatoes stepping in, there was no organisation only focused on representing potato growers and wider industry,” explains the organisation’s chief executive Scott Walker.
GB Potatoes has strong support from across the supply chain, particularly among processors and packers, and its overall membership continues to grow.
However, the organisation recognises that there is still considerable scope to increase membership and is encouraging more growers to join.
“A broader membership base will strengthen GB Potatoes’ mandate…”
Source: Farmers Weekly. Read the full story here
Related: What is GB Potatoes and why should farmers join?
Image: Credit Tim Scrivener via FWI
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