Experts at the James Hutton Institute say countries like China could leave the UK behind. In effect, the UK runs the risk of being overtaken as a hub for research into potato sustainability, unless it takes advantage of the latest technologies. The Institute’s facility near Dundee, which is currently devising a national potato innovation center, says more strides have to be made in the sustainability of the spuds.
“If we don’t do it, what will happen is, you’ll find China has invested massively in potato science,” said Lesley Torrance, Director of Science at the James Hutton Institute. “They’ve elevated potato as a key to help in their food security campaign. We’ll be overtaken probably.“
It comes as growers are being challenged to move away from chemicals.
Source: news.stv.tv
