Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has launched the 2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for the Seed Potato and Chipping Potato Sector, alloting €3.1 million from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund (BAR). This scheme aims to bolster the capacity and infrastructure of the seed and chipping potato sectors, supporting producers with capital funding for specialized equipment and facilities. The expansion of the scheme to include chipping potato growers is a response to the challenges posed by Brexit, such as the loss of seed potato imports from Great Britain. The detailed application process for this scheme can be found on the department's website.