Potatoes: Week beginning 17/09/07

Home Market Prices

Kerrs Pink €3.70 - €4.00 per 10 kg;

€330 - €350 per tonne box

British Queens €2.40 - €2.60 per 10 kg; €200 per tonne box

Rooster €3.50 - €3.80 per 10 kg; €330 per tonne box

Trade steady. Some disappointing yields but generally quality very good. Growers advised not to overload the market now especially with the long selling season ahead. Vigilance is required at harvest time because dry matter is very high and crops could damage very easily.