Potatoes
Gary Abbott on 22 Jun 2021
Machinery mad: Ireland’s four largest machines at work
Here in Ireland we have some of the world’s largest machines working in our fields. Here are four of the biggest.
Gary Abbott on 09 Jun 2021
Hardi sprayer the edge for Wexford farmer
Gary Abbott caught up father and son duo Philip and Francis Kehoe to find out how their Hardi Commander Twin Force air assisted sprayer is performing and why this concept suits the business
Siobhán Walsh on 02 Jun 2021
Potato report: reopening of food service sector welcomed by potato growers
The reopening of restaurants for outdoor dining next week should provide a well-needed boost for the food service sector.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 May 2021
Blight warning for Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford
A number of counties in the south of the country could see their potatoes at risk from blight.
Andy Doyle on 28 May 2021
Farming business targets a zero-waste bioeconomy
Crowdfunding for a farm business aiming to hit 'net-zero' and be totally circular in its operation makes for an interesting project.
Amy Forde on 27 May 2021
Blight warning issued for early-sown potatoes
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow blight warning for a number of counties in the east.
Stephen Robb on 26 May 2021
Seizing opportunities in the seed potato industry
There is no doubt that Brexit has presented an opportunity to resurrect Ireland's seed potato industry, but there are many challenges that lie ahead, writes Stephen Robb.
Stephen Robb on 23 May 2021
Potato planting 50% complete in the northwest
It’s been a challenging year so far in the northwest, with just a handful of opportunities to plant this year’s potato crop
Siobhán Walsh on 20 May 2021
Potato haulm toppers added to TAMS
In a positive move by the Department, farmers can apply for the toppers under the current TAMS II tranche.
Photo Desk on 16 May 2021
This week in photos: Beetroot in Cork and wild bird cover in Tipperary
Our top farming photos of the week include calf rearing in Laois, sowing wild bird cover for GLAS in Tipperary and sheep whispering in Dublin.
Andy Doyle on 12 May 2021
From the Tramlines: warmer weather welcomed
Andy Doyle talks to growers from counties Laois, Louth and Galway, who have different opinions on the rain, but all are glad to see temperatures improve.
Andy Doyle on 06 May 2021
Planting nears completion but cold holds crop back
IFA potato market report 05.05.21.
Stephen Robb on 25 Apr 2021
Potato robotics takes a step forward with world’s first automated planter
Access to labour is becoming one of the biggest challenges in the Irish potato sectors – could robotics help to solve this?
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Potato prices hold as markets prepares for COVID easing
Prices hold as market segments get ready for change if COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Contributor on 12 Apr 2021
Genome-based breeding delivers solutions for PCN management
New PCN resilient varieties are now available thanks to advancements in potato breeding technologies writes Teagasc’s Denis Griffin and Dan Milbourne and Colm McDonnell of IPM Potato Group Ltd.
Contributor on 10 Apr 2021
Managing late blight in the era of modern production
Late blight is a continually evolving pathogen and as such, control programmes must evolve with it writes Steven Kildea and Shay Phelan of Teagasc, Crops Research Centre, Oak Park.
The Dealer on 07 Apr 2021
102-year-old potato variety resurrected
It’s victory for O’Shea Farms as it brings a 102-year-old potato variety back to life.
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
NI wool producers next for COVID-19 support
There have been a number of announcements in recent days, with money also coming for cull sows, and pressure for another scheme for potatoes
Stephen Robb on 07 Apr 2021
IFA potato report: Kerr Pinks and Record stocks tighten
IFA potato market report 6 April 2021.
Caitríona Morrissey on 02 Apr 2021
Ulster potato farmers call for new COVID-19 support
The processing market for potatoes has completely collapsed as a result of the pandemic.