Retail potato demand in Ireland should improve with recent cold weather setting in and in the lead up to the holiday period, according to the latest potato market report issued by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA).
The IFA says consumption has increased in the last 10 days as temperatures have dropped. In stark contrast to last year’s harvest, most growers have now completed harvest before the frosty conditions have begun.
Across Europe, liftings are all but finished, according to the IFA report. Values are now moving into a wider range. Problem samples that need to be moved are clearing at recent values but dry samples which are more suitable for longer term outlets, including export, are attracting more interest.
In the U.K. Maris Pipers are in demand but quality samples are not easy to find in the South. Bruising issues are common following a season of high D.M. levels and recently, some stores destined for packing have had to be unloaded for processing because of breakdown issues.
Prices:
| Low | High | Average | |
| Rooster box | €600 | €700 | €650 |
| Rooster 10kg | €7 | €8 | €7.50 |
| Chipping Markies (25kg) | €13 | €15 | €14 |
| Kerr Pinks 10kg | €8 | €9 | €8.50 |
Source: Irish Farmers Association (IFA)
Image: Credit IFA
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