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Ireland: Summer heatwave blamed for 25pc drop in potato crop

on November 5, 2018

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Consumers can expect the humble spud to possibly double in price over the next year according to suppliers, as the hot weather this summer means the crop is down 25pc in Ireland this year. While the country basked in sunshine and heatwave conditions throughout the summer months, the potato crop became dormant in the soil as it was too hot[Read More...]

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