The crop is controlled by the Cyprus Potato Marketing Board, which was established in 1965. It consists of a chairman, and 12 members appointed by the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Representation covers growers, exporters, government and the co-operative insdustry.
With a responsibility to increase and stabilise income for growers, it has wide ranging powers, beginning with the regulation of the amount of seed imported, which in turn allows for programmed production. It can also encourage the choice of variety through the pooled payment system to growers. There are four of these at Larnaca Town, Vrisoulles, Frenaros and Liopetri, all strategically placed within half an hour's drive of most farms. A proportion is also exported in smaller carton packs weighing 12.5kg. All potatoes are shipped in peat, to retain a bright clean skin finish.