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Co Meath potato grower, Tony McKeever, is confirming that his potato yields will be down 10%, year-on-year.
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) representatives are to meet retailers and potato packers on the subject of potato prices
IFA is attributing the recent increase in retail potato prices to meetings the organisation has held with the Irish multiples.
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The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president, Tim Cullinan is calling for an immediate and significant increase in retail potato prices.
In good news this week, domestic consumption and retail demand "remain buoyant" according to this week's Potato Market Update from the IFA.
This week the IFA’s Potato Market Update stated that lifting progress is at approximately 50%. Some growers have large amounts still to do.
This week the IFA stated that potato growers supplying the food service sector "have had one of the worst years on record".
Wet weather has stopped and delayed lifting of potato crops across the country.
As potato growers have now made a big dent in the maincrop potato harvest, they are reporting reduced yields.
Progress in the potato fields is on track now according to the Irish Farmers' Association's (IFA's) Potato Market Update.
Potato prices remain unchanged this week and there is more action in the fields as dry weather has helped to improve harvesting conditions.
The busy season is underway for potato farmers, but weather is delaying progress. According to this week's Potato Market Report from the IFA.
As stocks of Queens decline prices have increased and the focus is turning to Roosters, according to the IFA's Potato Market Report.
Average potato prices remain unchanged from last week. New-season Queens are averaging at €7/10kg bag, while Roosters remain unchanged.
Most of the Rooster stock from last season is now used up according to the IFA's Potato Market Update published on August 5.
Many readers may have sampled this season's crop of Queens and while tuber numbers are reported to be down slightly the quality is excellent.
Demand is increasing in some markets according to this week's Potato Market Report from the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
All retail outlets now have new-season Queens in stock and according to this week's Potato Market Report.
Demand for early varieties is continuing as Queens come to the market, according to the IFA's Potato Market Report.
As early potatoes command demand, Queens are coming on the market, but it will be a fortnight before large volumes are available.
Potato prices remained unchanged according to the latest Potato Market Update released by the IFA on June 17.
As farmers plant potatoes, trade for the crop is strong at retail level. The IFA's Potato Market Report was published on April 15.
Potato supplies at the end of January were estimated to be down by 13% from the same time last year, according to a report by the IFA.
