Tillage
The European potato market is under pressure due to a "significant surplus", according to a new report from DCA Market Intelligence.
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), the role of calcium is a somewhat overlooked nutrient for tillage crops.
The Potash Development Association has published a new potato crop nutrition guidance leaflet, which will facilitate UK and Irish growers
N.Ireland
Wilson’s Country was unique in winning two of the 2026 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) award categories.
The Potash Development Association (PDA) is highlighting the need for tillage farmers to retain soil nutrient reserves
Cost of living pressures are encouraging more people to eat at home and, as a consequence, potato consumption levels are increasing.
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest for 2025 is now 95% complete. Ground conditions are now extremely poor
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into material for cosmetics and much more.
Apart from some crops still to be lifted in Donegal, Teagasc is confirming that the 2025 maincrop potato harvest is now complete.
Northern Ireland’s maincrop potato harvest is now 80% complete. However the recent heavy rainfall has slowed up progress.
Teagasc is confirming the benefits that can be delivered by pre-emergence herbicides when applied to winter cereal crops
The threat of rain over the coming weekend is encouraging farmers to complete the maincrop potato harvest as a matter of priority.
Agri-Business
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is calling for more "tangible supports" for hill farmers in next weeks' Budget.
Potato growers are being strongly advised to factor in the risk of bruising tubers as they progress the 2025 harvest.
Co Down-based agronomist, Richard Owens, is confirming that the autumn planting of cereal crops is well underway in Northern Ireland.
Irish Farmers Association (IFA) representatives will meet the main supermarkets to confirm the year-round availability of Irish potatoes
There is very expectation that maincrop potato yields will be significantly reduced this year, relative to 2024
Rural Life
Twenty-three year-old Anna O'Leary from Kilmichael, Co. Cork grew up baking and cooking and has gone on to success with her honesty box
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) 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.
A Dutch biotechnology company, Solynta, is to develop new potato varieties with higher levels of disease resistance
Recent rains have acted to significantly reduce the risk of fires associated with combines harvesting tinder dry crops.
