Ireland’s seed potato sector under threat

Department warns 'collaborative approach' needed to save sector

Potato tubers being planted: Ireland has enough potato seed for 2021 but there is no certainty for next year. File Picture.  

Ireland’s potato sector is in trouble because of its dependency for seed potatoes on the UK, which is refusing to comply with EU plant health regulations.

The EU has blocked the importation of potato seeds from the UK because of this.