"It is a big honour for me to receive this award and I am humbled by the recognition by an industry where everyone works extremely hard and all deserve an award. So too to the other scientists that strive to make a difference to the industry"
Professor Ian Toth has been recognised with the British Potato Industry Award 2020 for his invaluable contribution to the potato industry over the past 25 years. The prestigious lifetime achievement award was presented by AHDB Potatoes Chair, Alison Levett, as part of the Potato Industry Conference 2020 which was delivered via a virtual event held on 24th November.
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