Tillage
Irrigation availability has been the key factor in determining both the yield and quality of potato crops grown in Ireland this year.
Approximately 15mm of much-needed rain has fallen in East Cork over the past 24 hours, according to Teagasc tillage specialist: Ciaran Collins
N.Ireland
Potato packer and processer, Wilson’s Country is trialling methods of production that result in lower carbon emissions.
Soil moisture deficits are currently sitting at around 60mm, which means main crop potatoes need rain to boost their yield potential.
Teagasc is confirming that the first of this year’s winter wheat and spring barley crops were harvested in Co. Carlow over the weekend.
Potato crop losses in 2023/2024 did not meet criteria for support under the EU Agricultural Reserve, according to Minister Niall Collins.
Ireland’s potato sector has reached a critical scale of operation, below which the industry may no longer remain viable.
Digging ‘Comber Earlies’, the traditional start of the potato harvesting season in Northern Ireland, is now underway
Harvest 2026
Winter cereal crops are fast ripening with the prospects of combine harvesters rolling soon to become a reality.
Met Éireann has today (Monday, June 15) issued an advisory for potato blight for the entire country over the coming days.
Met Éireann has today (Tuesday, June 9) issued a potato blight advisory which applies to the entire country.
Spring crops
The planting of spring crops is now, more or less, finished across Europe, the European Commission has confirmed.
Wilson’s Country is confirming that 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 : on the basis that certain nutritional criteria are met
There is a growing train of thought to the effect that international grain markets could start to take off over the coming month or so
Social media and digital food trends are "influencing growing interest in potatoes", according to Bord Bia's horticulture team.
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
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
