GOOD NEWS FOR IRISH POTATO GROWERS

IFA SAYS POTATO HARVEST ALMOST COMPLETE AND TALKS IN HAND WITH RETAILERS

EIGHTY per cent of the Irish main crop potato harvest is now complete, with the prospect of getting all crops out of the ground within the next fortnight a very real one.

Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national potato committee chair, Sean Ryan, said weather and ground conditions are excellent and the prospect is good for Irish growers, and IFA potato representatives are in the throes of meeting Irish food retailers.

“This process will continue over the coming weeks. Our aim is to secure the best possible prices for Irish potato growers at all times,” Sean said.

The country’s National Potato Conference will take place on Thursday, November 21st City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co. Meath, co-hosted by IFA, Bord Bia and Teagasc.

Source: Agriland Photo: Kieran Murphy

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