UK lags behind in drive for more potatoes

While the world increases its potato production to tackle hunger around the globe, the UK area has continued to fall. Cedric Porter reports from the World Potato Congress.

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
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UK lags behind in drive for more potatoes

While the world increases its potato production to tackle hunger around the globe, the UK area has continued to fall. Cedric Porter reports from the World Potato Congress. Potatoes will play an important...

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