Potato growers urged to order seed now for 2023 — or take a 'huge risk'

Brexit impasse means seeds from Britain may not be available, Teagasc warns

Growers in Garretstown, Co Cork, planting British queens seed potatoes last year. Picture: Denis Boyle

Teagasc has urged potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season, as the Brexit impasse shows no sign of easing.

"This will give the seed producer confidence to grow the required seed amounts, for a market that they are sure exists. Otherwise, they are taking a huge risk, to grow for a market that may or may not be there," said advisers in April's Teagasc advice bulletin to growers.