Sustainability

Precision and Sustainability

Assessing the Winter Drought Risks to 2012 Potato Production in England and Wales

The spring weather conditions in 2011 represented one of driest on record in England and Wales, creating challenging conditions for many potato growers. But concerns regarding possible summer water...

Climate Change and Potatoes

The risks, impacts and opportunities for UK potato production. This publication forms part of Potato Council project R404. The project was undertaken by Cranfield University and Cambridge University...

Environmental guidance for potato production

Building the Evidence Base: Potatoes a Low Impact Food Crop?

This report drew on published international and UK research studies as well reports produced by government and non-government organisations (including Potato Council and commercial groups)...

R404 Climate Change Impacts on UK Potato Production

Aim: To assess and quantify the likely impacts of climate change on potato production, focussing principally on yield (including quality) and water use, in selected processing and pre-pack varieties...