Ireland - Potato yields back over 30pc after weather hits planting and growth
18.12.2018 299 views
Potato farmers saw their crop yields back over 30pc in some cases this year, as the weather impacted planting and growing conditions. Figures from Teagasc and Bord Bia show that Rooster yields were back 31pc on 2017, while Kerrs Pink yields were back 23pc.
This year’s potato harvest had the lowest yielding crops since 2012, according to Teagasc Potato Specialist, Shay Phelan. Late planting, drought, secondary growths, and exceptionally dry conditions at harvest, have had an impact on crop yields and these are reflected in the Bord Bia yield digs, according to Shay.
Rooster yields were back on average to 13.42t/ac, back from 19.48t/ac in 2017 for potatoes sized 50mm-80mm. The lowest tonnage crops were in Dublin.
Source - https://potatonewstoday.com
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