Project work in the spotlight

Some of the results and information presented at the PCN conference have found their way into newspapers and onto the radio. Steven Thomson, who is leading the Economics work package, indicated that the potato industry undervalues itself when talking about its contribution to the economy. In these articles he explains why - 

Potato sector accused of 'selling itself short' - Farmers Weekly (fwi.co.uk)

Farmers told potatoes underpin ‘£4.5bn industry’ (thecourier.co.uk)

Industry underselling itself to the consumer says expert | The Scottish Farmer

Dr Philip Burgess, Knowledge Exchange leader, was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 about varietal resistance to PCN - Farming Today - 03/02/22 Dental deserts, forestry training, PCN resistant potatoes. - BBC Sounds