Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, also grows crops on 400 hectares of his farm. Tim was previously vice chair of the Forum and succeeds outgoing chair Alex Godfrey.
He said: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to have been elected as the chair of the Potato Forum and I look forward to working with the rest of the Forum on key issues facing the sector.
"Like other sectors, potato growers are facing significantly rising costs and it鈥檚 essential we continue to work within the NFU and with government to ensure these are recognised in government and across the supply chain.
鈥淚鈥檇 like to pay tribute to Alex Godfrey, who served as chair for many years. I know the entire Forum wants to thank him for his hard work.鈥�
"Potato growers are facing significantly rising costs and it鈥檚 essential we continue to work within the NFU and with government to ensure these are recognised in government and across the supply chain."
Tim Rooke, NFU Potato Forum chair
Alastair Heath elected vice chair
Alastair Heath, a potato grower from Shropshire who also has chickens, oilseed rape and cereals on his farm, has been elected as vice chair. Alastair is also a member of the NFU鈥檚 Next Generation Forum.
He said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 an incredibly important time to be involved in the Potato Forum and it鈥檚 fantastic to have been elected as vice chair. I鈥檓 passionate about the future and sustainability of potato farming in the UK, and I鈥檓 looking forward to combining this role with my membership of the NFU鈥檚 Next Generation Forum too.鈥�