National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)

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The National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) is a collaborative initiative based at The James Hutton Institute in Scotland that advances potato science through partnerships with academic, industry, and governmental stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

Its mission is to future-proof the potato industry by developing sustainable, climate-resilient production systems and innovative potato products.

NPIC focuses on advanced breeding technologies to improve potato cultivars for climate change adaptation, disease resistance, and quality. It also develops resilient production systems using precision agri-tech such as robots, drones, below-ground phenotyping, AI, and modelling to manage disease, waste, and support net-zero farming.

Additionally, NPIC explores innovative uses of potatoes, including extracting bio-actives from waste for medicines, creating plant-based products, and producing new functional foods from potato proteins. Recognizing potatoes' global significance for food security, NPIC supports economic resilience and growth by fostering innovation and is planning a state-of-the-art innovation facility to enhance its capabilities.

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Kenyan farmers examine freshly harvested PCN-resistant potatoes, Malaika and Glen, developed by The James Hutton Institute to improve yields and support food security.

Septiembre 02, 2025

James Hutton Institute Introduces Malaika and Glen Potato Varieties to Combat Devastating Pest in Kenya

The James Hutton Institute introduced two PCN-resistant potato varieties, Malaika and Glen, in Kenya. Developed with international partners, they boost yields, support food security, and meet local farmers’ needs for fast-cooking, low-dormancy potatoes.

Researchers, Breeders and Growers Gather at Potatoes in Practice 2025 to Shape the Future of Potatoes.

Agosto 19, 2025

Potatoes in Practice: a growing success

Potato Professionals in the United Kingdom gathered for the annual Potatoes in Practice (PiP)event, hosted by the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC), in partnership with SRUC and Agrii, at The James Hutton Institute’s Baldruddery Farm.

Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025

Junio 23, 2025

Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland

Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.

Actively sporulating lesion of potato late blight showing spore production on the underside of the leaf

Junio 23, 2025

2025 Fight Against Blight Launches with New Tools to Tackle Evolving Potato Disease Threats

The 2025 Fight Against Blight campaign begins with new tools to track late blight in UK potatoes, warning of evolving fungicide resistance and urging growers to stay vigilant.