The potato industry is set to benefit from seven levy-funded projects in the UK

Residual levy reserves will be used to fund seven new projects, following a grant agreement between the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and GB Potatoes. The recommendation was made by the AHDB board earlier this year and received official approval following the wind-down of levy payer activities within the sector. Scott Walker, GB Potatoes chief executive said: “Following the wind up of AHDB Potatoes, the sector has continued to face a number of serious challenges, including threats from disease and the ongoing issue of access to necessary plant protection products. “This grant will kickstart new initiatives and galvanise existing projects that have previously operated on an annual, uncertain basis. It offers a foundation to transform key industry projects and develop a sustainable, industry funded model for initiatives that are critical to the future of the potato sector. We are delighted that GB Potatoes has successfully secured the residual levy funds ...