In 2024, the country is expected to have a shortage of potatoes. Due to heavy rains at the start of the season, Irish farmers started planting crops only last week. Although usually the spring campaign starts at the end of February and lasts until the end of March. According to forecasters, precipitation is possible again in the coming days, which will slow down the work of farmers.
Ireland has lost most of its potato growers in recent years. This is due to the decline of the industry after the “great potato famine” caused by the spread of phytophthora. Today there are only 160 manufacturers left, while a decade ago there were 700.
The authorities are already warning the population about the introduction of restrictions on potato sales in the coming summer. For example, the size of packages with tubers will be reduced.
