Thousands of visitors are expected to attend British Potato 2025, which takes place on 19-20 November at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.
Organisers say the two-day “seed to shopping trolley” extravaganza will bring together growers, packers, processors, retailers and suppliers for a two-day trade exhibition and seminar programme.
Held every two years, BP2025 offers a chance to assess machinery, handling systems, agronomy innovations, supply-chain issues and business contacts all under one roof. Visitor entry is free and pre-registration is available.
What to expect
The exhibition floor will feature an extensive list of exhibitors representing every part of the industry – from growers and equipment manufacturers to pack-house specialists and logistics providers.
Rising input costs, variable weather and narrow margins remain persistent pressures for growers. As a result, the sector is turning increasingly to technology and variety development to boost resilience.
Attending the event will help inform investment decisions ahead of next season. It will also provide the opportunity for visitors to discover cutting-edge technologies and network with key decision-makers
The event’s seminar programme is now available, offering 45-minute sessions followed by Q&A, with no booking needed.
Speaker topics include a special look at ways to manage the threat from a changing late blight landscape.
Changing future
Other talks include future changes to UK’s supply of seed potatoes and transformative reduced-input potatoes. These sessions are expected to highlight developments in crop protection, seed sourcing and reduced-input strategies.
The seminar programme will offer insight into major issues affecting the sector. These include changing consumer trends, supply-chain resilience and technical developments – with a special look at global markets and consumer habits.
The opening day starts at 9.15am. The Harrogate venue is purpose-built for trade events and provides indoor and outdoor space for both machinery display and technical seminars.
Organisers says the event will offer a compact environment to review emerging technologies, engage with suppliers, and participate in technical discussion relevant to pressing issues in the industry.
For full details and to register, visit www.britishpotato.co.uk