Potatoes

Beet and potato yields down across EU

The summer drought had a major effect on beet and potato crops right across Europe.

MARKETS 3 October 2026

Beet and potato yields down across EU

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Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading

Glens of Antrim Potatoes ceases trading

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

Just one in four consumers say buying Irish influences fresh produce choice

NEWS 14 September 2026

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

Tillage Podcast: harvest estimates, potato management and imported oats

NEWS 27 August 2026

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

Huge costs incurred may mean potatoes won't pay this season

CROPS 21 August 2026

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Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

Potato yields are expected to be well back following months of dry weather and irrigation, but IFA potato chair Jason O'Leary has stressed there will be enough potatoes to supply the Irish market.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

Buy Irish produce, and buy often

The Dealer wants people to buy Irish when it comes to all products, but potato and vegetable farmers are often struggling and don’t get the same publicity as others.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Meade for success: from four acres to 1,100

Meade for success: from four acres to 1,100

Aidan Brennan reports from the Meade Farm business in Meath, which hosted delegates from the 2026 Nuffield tour to Ireland.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Sun and heat drive crop growth

Sun and heat drive crop growth

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Wexford and Tipperary as crops bask in the sunshine.

CROPS 15 April 2026

Sowing continues into May

Sowing continues into May

Cereal crops, potatoes, maize and beet continue to be planted across the country as wetter land has now dried significantly.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Good weather has arrived and is badly needed on tillage farms to allow land to dry out and to get spring crops planted.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

Rory's golf was immaculate at the Masters but the Dealer still questions his food choices.

DEALER 15 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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