Irish Farmers' Association warns: Many potato farms face closure
The Irish Farmers' Association has warned that many potato farmers "will be forced out of business" unless packers and retailers increase returns to their farmer suppliers. IFA president Tim Cullinan said that commercial potato farming is "simply not viable" this year with land rental, fertiliser, fuel and storage costs.
Chair of the national potato committee Sean Ryan said that
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