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NIAB strengthens potato research team with new appointment

UK CROP research organisation NIAB has appointed Peter Craven as its new Research Development Manager.

Starting in August, Peter joins an established team of research scientists, crop specialists and field/laboratory technicians at NIAB, widely known for providing potato R&D, services and advice across the UK and beyond. NIAB (The National Institute of Agricultural Botany) is a plant science research company based in Cambridge.

He will lead the development of NIAB’s potato agronomy research and industry partnerships, technical services and consultancy activities, with a focus on the practical application of research outputs from across the organisation.

NIAB’s Head of Farming Systems and Agronomy Research, Dr Elizabeth Stockdale said the appointment comes at a critical time following the demise of AHDB Potatoes, adding that Peter will be working extensively across research and industry, building on NIAB’s established relationships and partnerships, identifying new opportunities and enabling new business.

A source: https://www.potatoreview.com/