Potatoes

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world

Scientists developing potatoes that could withstand heatwaves

A team of researchers carried out field trials at a single location in the US state of Illinois and observed that an adapted plant grew up to 30% more potatoes under heat stress

<p>Teagasc advises to sow early spuds in March, with the main crop sown from mid-March to May</p>

outdoors

Donal Hickey: Is there a spud-planting deadline?

Potatoes are seen scattered across the carriageway on the western part of the Great Belt Bridge (presse-fotos.dk/Ritzau Scanpix/AP)

world

Lorry driver held for ‘putting lives at risk’ after spilled potatoes cause havoc

Hand stripped chargrilled chicken, patatas bravas and aoili

food

Darina Allen: Dishes using potatoes can bring a meal from zero to hero

Darina Allen: Recipes like these rustic roast potatoes can bring a meal from zero to hero

farming

Seed shortage adds to growers' challenges

Derval O'Rourke: Slow-cooker beef stew with smash and bake potatoes

Plus cooking tips to beat the chill

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

How to make the perfect mashed potato and the common mistakes to avoid

No more bland and lumpy mash thanks to these tips and tricks for the best possible results

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: staying healthy when you're short on time

And my favourite tofu recipe

Mon, 12 Jul, 2021

Darina Allen: Purple potato, pickled beetroot, red onion and scallion salad

— and that's just one of recipe made using delicious ingredients from the well-deserved winners of the Irish Food Writers Guild Awards

Sat, 15 May, 2021

Currabinny Cooks: Don't be so shellfish - share this mussels recipe!

Instead of giving you three different recipes for mussels, we decided to give you our favourite and simplest method for making a traditional ‘moules mariniere’

Thu, 06 May, 2021

Currabinny Cooks: The best recipes for spring's new potatoes

New potatoes can almost be described as a whole separate eating experience from regular potatoes

Wed, 28 Apr, 2021

Wednesday TV Tips: Crime thrillers and tasty potato recipes — cooking up a great evening

It's the finale of Deadwater Fell; and a new season of The Sinner kicks off

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Potato industry ‘must appeal to millennials to survive’

Irish farmers are warning that the potato industry is under threat due to surplus imports and rising costs.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Obituary: Dr Harry Kehoe - 'one of Europe’s most renowned potato breeders'

The death has occurred of Harry Kehoe, who led the potato breeding programme at Teagasc Oak Park for over 40 years.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2019

No-deal Brexit could cut off seed for 2019 potato crop

Potato growers could be the first in farming to suffer in a no-deal Brexit outcome, because seed for the crop might not be available.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2018

Potatoes are out of favour – but they have strong roots in a healthy lifestyle

Potatoes are apparently far from being flavour of the month. Rejected by young people and “clean eaters”, sales are plummeting. But what has the potato done to deserve being treated so distastefully?, writes Hazel Flight.

Thu, 30 Aug, 2018

The heatwave caused a three-week delay in the arrival of Queen potatoes

The humble spud survived the heatwave!

Wed, 25 Jul, 2018

Consumers warned as price of potatoes looks set to increase

Consumers are being warned of a possible increase in the cost of potatoes.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2018

How to grow your own potatoes in 7 simple steps

There’s a crop of potato days coming up – but why not plant some yourself?

Tue, 16 Jan, 2018

Top 8 potato dishes tested

IT’S National Potato Day — and what a good year 2017 has been for the potato. All varieties seemed to have flourished in the summer weather conditions to bring us choice of texture and taste.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017