Potato Storage Hub
Find tools and resources and the best practice that is critical for good, cost-effective storage that delivers the quality that markets and consumers demand.
Contact the experts
We have a dedicated research and advisory facility at Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research, where a specialist team are on hand to offer technical information and advice on storage.
Call the advice line on 0800 02 82 111 or email sbcsr@ahdb.org.uk
AHDB Storage Network
Significant changes in the way potatoes are stored are going to be needed in order to cope with the expected loss of chemical options for use on the 2020 crop, most notably chlorpropham (CIPC).
The Storage Network is there to support you.
We will fund an experienced consultant, armed with the results from the latest AHDB sprout control research, to visit your store.
To book a free consultation, levy payers can call the AHDB Storage Network booking desk on 01406 359419
Sign up for our monthly Potato Storage Bulletin to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in potato storage
Tools and resources
Explore our three most popular tools and resources below. There is also more advice in our Sprout suppression, Potato storage best practice and Sutton Bridge CSR pages above.
6 April 2020
Lockdown in March saw demand for meat, dairy and potatoes soar
6 April 2020
There will be 503 million more in-home meals eaten per week in this lockdown period.
6 April 2020
With the chip-shop market being mostly closed, what is the impact on potato tonnages destined for this market?
3 April 2020
Retail demand has lessened slightly this week, with the requirement for free buy supplies minimal.
3 April 2020
The widespread closure of restaurants and other food service outlets has meant that demand for processed potato products has fallen significantly.
3 April 2020
The AHDB Potatoes board has launched research tenders for the future of storage research
3 April 2020
Read our list of FAQs on how to deal with storage challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis
3 April 2020
All the latest market information releases for cereals, oilseeds and potatoes
2 April 2020
The past month (March) has been quite the rollercoaster for the country and the potato industry has been no exception. The first week of March remained relatively stable but from week two, traded volumes ramped up. In weeks two and three, overall trade seemed up, but this was heavily weighted to the retail sector and also the 25kg bags (ware) sector.
1 April 2020
In light of the coronavirus outbreak reaching the UK in January 2020 there has been significant development, ultimately changing the way the potato industry has been functioning. At first, the changes were slow but once the government started enforcing stricter guidelines things quickly changed.
1 April 2020
"I’m delighted to be involved with AHDB at this pivotal time for UK agriculture and horticulture...."
31 March 2020
Resources available to promote your potatoes when selling directly to the customer
31 March 2020
CIPC rates must not exceed 24g per tonne when moving potatoes from processing to general ware
30 March 2020
How closures will affect meat, dairy and potatoes
27 March 2020
Anecdotal reports suggest that retail demand has started to lessen this week following the nationwide “lockdown” since Monday night. This has been suggested to be due to a reduction in panic buying as supermarkets introduce limits on purchasing.
27 March 2020
How changes to product standards could affect British agriculture
24 March 2020
Overall tonnage has remained relatively stable to the previous week. However, this means it is still 19% higher than the first week of March.
24 March 2020
The European Commission have recently implemented measures to ensure the free flow of goods continues.
20 March 2020
Panic buying linked to the coronavirus has boosted retail demand for fresh potatoes and frozen products this week. Meanwhile, sales into foodservice have dried up as the public moves away from restaurants and public spaces.
Storage Snippets
2 November 2018
Diseases continue to be an issue across the country, with reports coming in of soft rot and pink rot.. There have also been reports of tuber blight, despite a low risk blight season.
6 December 2019
Ethylene is a plant hormone that inhibits sprout elongation once sprouting has naturally initiated. Research has shown that performance varies significantly between varieties, as some are more responsive to the hormone than others.
6 December 2019
Reports from around the country indicate that there is a challenging season ahead in most of England & Wales, with only the far north of England and Scotland showing any immunity from the impact of the hot and dry summer.
30 October 2018
CIPC has been the leading sprout suppressant of choice in the UK potato industry for over 50 years, accounting for over 80% of post-harvest sprout suppressant applications. With an uncertain regulatory position for CIPC, AHDB has been looking ahead and is funding new work to investigate the efficacy of a range of alternative sprout suppressants.
30 October 2018
Storage experts from SBCSR and the potato industry contributed to the Storage in Scotland Day recently held in Perth,providing practical tips and advice to growers and agronomists on store management strategies for the coming season
6 December 2019
The extremely hot weather this summer has resulted in an unusual blemish showing up for the first time in several years. Golding blotch is associated with very warm growing conditions and results in an orange brown superficial discolouration, most commonly on the underside of tubers in the ridge
2 November 2018
Further to our last update in July, there was no significant progress on the European Commission’s proposal for non-renewal of chlorpropham (CIPC) at the latest meeting of the Standing Committee (SCoPAFF) held on 24 & 25 October. A further meeting will take place in December, when a vote on non-renrewal may take place
2 November 2018
The European Commission has now officially published the regulations concerning the renewal of the desiccant diquat and has decided not to renew its approval, based on concerns previously raised by EFSA related to the risk of exposure from workers, bystanders, residents and birds.