Potato production up despite smaller planted area

British potato production is expected to be up 2.8 per cent on last year despite growers battling an exceptionally wet harvest period this year.

Alex Black
clock • 2 min read
Potato production up despite smaller planted area

British potato production is expected to be up 2.8 per cent on last year despite growers battling an exceptionally wet harvest period this year. The total harvest of potatoes is estimated at 5.3 million...

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