Future proofing potato production

What does the push towards lower emissions mean for potato growers? And where are the practical opportunities?

Drawing on insights from a recent PotatoLink webinar Future-proofing potato production: emissions, resilience and market expectations, we take a closer look at the emerging emissions picture for potatoes, the hotspots to watch, and what the latest research means on farm.

Greenhouse gas emissions are an important consideration across the potato supply chain. But while the sustainability landscape can seem complicated, growers do not need to become experts in every emissions standard or reporting framework.

Instead, the focus should be on understanding where emissions come from on the farm, identifying the biggest opportunities for improvement, and keeping good records.

For growers, these efforts can deliver benefits well beyond emissions reporting, including improved input efficiency, lower costs, greater resilience, and maintaining access to markets as customer expectations evolve.