Ex-Farm Potato Prices reported to IFA

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Rooster box €250 €330 €280

Rooster 10kg €2.50 €3.00 €2.70

Whites €180 €230 €210

Kerr’s Pink 10kg €2.70 €3.40 €3.00

Golden Wonder10kg €4.50 €5.50 €5.00

Comment: Demand for potatoes remains surprisingly strong this week, despite the typical post-Christmas lull in the market. Some of this is no doubt linked to the improved perception of potatoes as a key component of a healthy balanced diet. Official yield dig figures have shown a slight increase in the yields of Rooster, however Kerr’s Pink and Golden Wonder are similar to last year. With the acreage of Kerr’s Pink down 10% on 2016 and an increased interest in these more traditional varieties there will continue to be a positive market for these varieties as the season progresses.