2012 - a watershed year for the UK potato industry.
“The combination of low yielding potato crops, increased crop spraying costs and increased wastage from problems such as greening, soft rots and growth cracks has massively increased the average cost of producing a tonne of potatoes in 2012 to over £20...
May 16, 2012
British Farmers struggle with wet weather
British farmers are warning of possible price rises and even food shortages after admitting they are struggling to cope with some of the wettest Springs in history.
February 01, 2012
Potatoes no longer big pay day for Northern Ireland farmers
Northern Ireland potato growers say a market glut has caused prices to crash and some banks to withdraw credit for the coming season.