Sustainability

Potatoes are grown throughout the world, including Great Britain. Around 5.4 million tonnes of potatoes are produced in Great Britain each year. These resources explore provenance, seasonality, food miles and the carbon footprint of potatoes.

Factsheet

Investigating food miles, the carbon footprint and environmental impact of potato farming, sustainable practices, seasonality and climate change.

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Powerpoint: Lesson Ideas

Images, information and ideas, including a ‘Ready Steady Cook’ seasonal challenge, creating sustainable dishes and reporting on sustainable farming.

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Powerpoint: Starters and Plenaries

A selection of starter and plenary ideas to help students understand the impact of seasonality, food miles and recyclable packaging

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Video

Potato farmers based in Cornwall and Scotland show the many aspects of potato farming and the difference in potato farming regionally.

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