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Both potato and cereal growers are confirming that the heavy rains preceding the recent Storm Amy have brought field work to a halt
The 2024 potato harvest continues apace with most growers hoping to have field work wrapped up before the middle of November.
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A TD has called for support measures to be put in place for potato growers who face the prospect of a potential "harvest wipe-out".
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Demand is increasing in some markets according to this week's Potato Market Report from the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
The IFA estimates that 5% of the potato crop remains in the ground. That said some farmers have a lot more acres remaining than others.
This week, the IFA estimates that 15-20% of the potato harvest is left to be dug. The past few week has put digging at a standstill.
Minister Creed is being called on to reintroduce support measures relating to crop losses during inclement weather.
There is a severe risk that much of the potato crop will not be harvested if the wet weather continues, according to the IFA.
Reduced areas planted and yields have led to what look like tightened potato supplies this year - though it is too early to call for sure.
The potato harvest is more or less complete for another year and yields are expected to be back 'close to 10%'.
Ground conditions are holding up, so far, for potato growers in the North Dublin area
