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maart 26, 2012

Why Ireland needs to test GM potatoes

A major new European Union study is set to examine the effects of growing genetically modified, blight-resistant potato plants on biodiversity and the environment in agricultural ecosystems.

maart 12, 2012

Irish retailers and merchants challenged to return viable prices for growers

Addressing the National Potato Conference in Dublin today (Wed), IFA President John Bryan said the current loss-making situation for potato growers was unsustainable. He laid down a clear challenge to the retailers and merchants to address the serious ...

februari 29, 2012

Teagasc applying to field test GM potatoes as part of EU Research Study

Teagasc are applying to the EPA for a licence to undertake a series of field studies using GM potatoes resistant to potato late blight disease to determine the potential impact this technology could have on our ecosystems. As part of the 22 partner ‘A...

februari 20, 2012

Potato Promotions Group to encourage Irish Consumers to eat potatoes

In Ireland, a Potato Promotions Group is to be established to plan and implement a major marketing initiative over the next three to five years, which will address consumer perceptions about potatoes and drive demand. New research shows that almost tw...

januari 16, 2012

Retailers in Ireland warned to address potato sector crisis

Ahead of an emergency meeting in the Irish Farm Centre to address the crisis in the potato sector, IFA President John Bryan said growers are facing wipeout as retailers and packers pocket up to 80% of the final consumer price and farmers go broke.

januari 05, 2012

IFA: Retailers offering unfair price to potato growers

The Irish Farmers Association said today that potato growers are being ripped off by retailers.

november 24, 2011

Irish Palates are losing their taste for Potatoes

The primacy of the Roman Catholic Church and the centrality of the pub are not the only staples of Irish life under threat. Fresh potatoes are losing their place as the carbohydrate of choice on the Irish plate, prompting a national campaign to arrest ...

november 08, 2011

Donegal Creameries buys Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan.

Agri-food company Donegal Creameries has bought Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan. The deal was done through Donegal's subsidiary Irish Potato Marketing, which is based in Dublin. No financial details were given. AJ Allan is based in Brechin...

november 07, 2011

Irish Potato growers facing retail and cost challenges

The Irish Farmers’ Association has today (Mon) launched a comprehensive survey of potato growing in Ireland, Trends &Challenges in Irish Potato Production, which identifies the power of the retail multiples as an increasing threat to the viability ...

november 03, 2011

Wet weather threatens Donegal Potato Crop

In Ireland's Donegal county, the seed potato supply for next year is under threat: Because of the wet weather, Donegal's Potato farmers face a wipeout which could endanger next year’s national crop because of the high level of native seed grown there....

juni 23, 2011

Potatoes are the most popular food in Ireland

A new study carried out by Oxfam, the international charity, has found that the potato is the most popular food stuff in Ireland.

juni 20, 2011

No bumper potato crop in Ireland this year

There is unlikely to be a repeat of the bumper potato harvest last year which saw exports to Russia for the first time.

november 12, 2010

Ireland exports ware potatoes 'for the first time in decades'

Irish potatoes are being exported for the first time in decades following a bumper harvest here and poor growing conditions over most of Europe, the Teagasc National Potato seminar in Carlow heard yesterday.

augustus 24, 2010

Rain sought by Irish potato growers to bulk crop

Potato growers are fervently hoping for some rain to bulk up the main harvest.

juni 02, 2010

Irish Potato Farmers warned of new aggressive potato blight

Irish Scientists have warned potato farmers to be on alert for a new aggressive strain of potato blight called “Pink 6”.Stephen Kildea of Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority, said the new strain could not be properly controlled by s...

februari 03, 2010

Compensation deal agreed for Irish potato farmers hit by cold snap

A compensation package was tonight revealed for farmers whose crops were damaged during the cold snap.Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith said potato and vegetable growers who suffered significant losses because of frost in January could recoup some fu...

januari 05, 2010

Irish Potato Farmers are facing ruin

Irish potato farmers are facing ruin because of the freezing conditions which have followed the heavy rain in November, the Irish Farmers’ Association has claimed.The IFA estimates that 20 per cent of last year’s potato crop will not be recovered, lead...

juli 28, 2009

New Aggressive strain of potato blight is proving difficult to control

Controlling blight is of paramount importance to all potato growers, whether big or small. Research over the past two years by Dr Stephen Kildea and others in Teagasc Oak Park has shown the type of blight Ireland is getting now is changing compared t...