British farmers told potatoes are underpinning the £4.5bn industry

Fresh Common Potato

Vegetables

United Kingdom

Published Jan 27, 2023

Tridge summary

Potato growers have been told they are massively underestimating the economic significance of their sector which could be as high as £4.5 billion rather than the commonly-used estimate of £765 million, as Nancy Nicolson reports for The Courier.

Original content

SRUC senior agricultural economist Steven Thomson told the SAC Association of Potato Producers (SACAP) conference in Dundee that underselling the industry afforded it less political imperative and could result in the sector missing out on vital government support. Mr Thomson emphasised the economic impact of the sector went far beyond the farm gate, and the usual estimate of the value of potatoes across the UK failed to take into account all the people working in processing and the upstream and downstream values. “So while the £100m seed potato sector is a small component of the total sales in the potato sector, it is ...

Source: Potatonewstoday

What to read next

Flesh-dissolving parasite found in Norwegian cod

Intrafish · Apr 24, 2024

In Vietnam, farmers find an emissions-friendlier way to grow rice

Nationalobserver · Apr 23, 2024

United States: The USDA confirmed that the Bovine Influenza Virus is transmitted from cow to cow

Portaldelcampo · Apr 24, 2024

China's import ban forcing Japanese scallop exporters to find alternative processing solutions

Seafoodsource · Apr 23, 2024

The US warns Chile that giving a monopoly on cheese names to the European Union will have consequences

Portaldelcampo · Apr 24, 2024

Read more relevant content

Export Performance of Chile’s Processed Fruits During Jan-24 and Feb-24

Xchel Perez · Apr 24, 2024

Ensuring Compliance and Sustainability in the Cocoa Industry: Collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance

Mzingaye Ndubiwa · Apr 24, 2024

The Bittersweet Story of Traceability and Ethical Sourcing Practices of Confectionery Industry Leaders

Sun Jae Lee · Apr 24, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Stable Bread Prices in Egypt Despite 10% MoM Drop in White Wheat Prices

Emad Kader · Apr 24, 2024

Impact of Weather Events on Ecuador's Agricultural, Productive, and Energy Sectors

Gabriela Cabezas · Apr 23, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Early Greek Bostana Watermelon Exports Begin Amidst Chilly European Weather

Theodoros Damvakaris · Apr 22, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Vietnam Surpasses Philippines as Top Banana Exporter to China

Thao Nguyen · Apr 22, 2024

On-the-Ground Updates

Shift in Avocado Production Calibers Expected in Peru’s Primary Growing Regions

Jose Torres · Apr 22, 2024

By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.