Ireland: Intervention needed to prevent mass exodus of Donegal potato farmers
Published Mar 21, 2023
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Donegal's IFA Potato Chairman, Donald Logue, has warned of a potential mass exodus of potato farmers due to the rising cost of production not being reflected in market prices. He highlighted the increasing costs of electricity, fertiliser, diesel, and potato storage, with inflation rising by 16-20 percent while potato prices have only increased by 1-1.4 percent. Logue is calling for the Government to intervene and provide potato growers with a fair price for their produce.
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Urgent intervention is needed in the farming sector to prevent a ‘mass exodus’ of potato farmers, that’s according to Donegal’s IFA Potato Chairman, Donald Logue. Speaking on Highland Radio‘s Nine ’til Noon Show yesterday, he said while the cost of production continues to rise, this is not reflected in the marketed prices of potatoes and called for Government to take action. Mr Logue noted the rising cost of electricity, fertiliser and diesel as well as the higher cost involved in potato storage. He said inflation went up between 16 and sometimes event 20 percent in recent times, while ...
Source: Potatonewstoday
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