Potential resurgence of Irish seed potatoes
A seed-growing tradition, all-island plant health status, and the potential to form producer organisations by potato growers are all positives for Ireland in the light of the ending of high-grade seed imports from Britain due to Brexit. Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue told the Senate that, “There is an increased interest from major seed potato contractors in placing contracts for seed with Irish growers.” “This expansion should be…