Potatoes
Stephen Robb on 14 Sep 2021
Derogation secured for diquat desiccant spray
The potato desiccant spray diquat lost authorisation in the EU in February 2020, but has been granted a derogation for use in Ireland this autumn.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Sep 2021
Further delay in NI Brexit checks as UK exports plummet
Border checks between Britain and Northern Ireland pushed back again as UK exports to the EU collapse.
Stephen Robb on 01 Sep 2021
From the Tramlines: good grain harvest just about wrapped up
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Laois, Galway and Louth and learns that harvest 2021 is just about finished.
on 18 Aug 2021
Using tech to transform crop yield - the story of Finnegan’s Farm
The adoption of technology in agriculture has the potential to improve farming practices, support sustainability and - as one Irish farm recently found out - dramatically increase yield.
The Dealer on 11 Aug 2021
Queens for the boxing queen
Farmer delivers a bag of Queens to the Queen of the Olympics, Kellie Harrington.
Stephen Robb on 11 Aug 2021
Potatoes fall victim to continuing COVID-19 chaos
Potatoes have become a victim of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the cancellation of the field exhibition PotatoEorope, which was due to take place in the Netherlands.
Stephen Robb on 04 Aug 2021
Storms damage 20,000ha of potatoes in Europe - IFA report
IFA potato report 4 August 2021
Stephen Robb on 28 Jul 2021
Potato-based beer, protein and milk alternative launched
The humble potato has been given a new lease of life as new spud-based beer, protein and milk alternative have been launched.
David Wright on 14 Jul 2021
Defra ban EU seed potato imports
The move has been welcomed by Scottish seed potato producers who are no longer able to export to the EU.
Stephen Robb on 11 Jul 2021
Britain blocks EU potato seed imports
The move comes six months after British seed potatoes were banned from entering the EU.
Noel Bardon on 08 Jul 2021
Major study on horticulture announced
Minister Pippa Hackett has announced the Department’s commissioning of a major report on the Irish horticulture industry.
Stephen Robb on 07 Jul 2021
IFA potato report: stocks of main-crop continue to tighten
IFA potato report 7 July 2021.
Andy Doyle on 28 Jun 2021
A different set of rules for potato production
Two crops of potatoes in the same year and sometimes back to back to back on the same ground made for an interesting conversation with Lachlan Hauser.
Stephen Robb on 27 Jun 2021
Industry backs new gene-editing technology for potato breeding
Four key European industry bodies have backed the use of new genomic plant breeding techniques to develop new potato varieties
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.