Cork crisp company appeals to public for help in harvesting beetroot crop before frost hits

Due to 'constant rain' the team at Joe's Farm Crisps has been unable to harvest the beetroot crop in the usual manner

Waterlogged beds of beetroot at Joe's Farm Crisps. Picture: Joe's Farm Crisps/Facebook

Staff at Joe's Farm Crisps in East Cork have issued an urgent appeal for help in harvesting an acre of beetroot by hand, before winter frosts hit.

Due to "constant rain", the team at Joe's Farm Crisps has been unable to "travel the land" and harvest the beetroot in the usual manner.