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The planting of spring crops is now, more or less, finished across Europe, the European Commission has confirmed.
Wilson’s Country is confirming that the first early potatoes will be in shops across Northern Ireland by the middle of June.
Potatoes can be included in the diet of people with diabetes once key nutritional criteria are met, says the American Diabetes Association.
The European potato market is under pressure due to a “significant surplus”, according to a new report by DCA Market Intelligence.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has published a new potato crop nutrition guidance leaflet to facilitate UK and Irish growers.
Wilson’s Country achieved a unique feat at this year’s NI Food and Drink Association awards by winning two of the 2026 categories.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for tillage farmers to retain soil nutrient reserves.
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest for 2025 is now 95% complete, according to Co. Down-based agronomist, Richard Owens.
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into material for cosmetics.
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest is now 80% complete, though the recent heavy rainfall has slowed up progress
The Irish Farmers’ Association is reporting that potato markets remain under pressure on the back of slowing consumer demand
Growers in Northern Ireland are confirming second wheat yields in the region of 3.5t/ac at around 16% moisture
Research continues apace to make greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the European potato sector
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Most main crop potato canopies are now ‘meeting between the drills’, according to Teagasc...
The first early potatoes grown in Northern Ireland could be ready for harvest by the end of May if...
Two consignments of ware potatoes, imported from Poland to the UK by the same Polish exporter, have tested positive for ring rot.
