When a devastating blight struck the potato crops, it unleashed a famine of unimaginable proportions, leaving a profound impact on Ireland’s history, culture, and population. This is the story of how ...

Changing weather patterns are hurting potato growth in Northern Ireland, according to producers in the region. Long periods of dry weather at present could affect crop yields later in the summer, ...

The Irish potato famine of 1845–52 resulted in more than a million deaths. Another million people were displaced, and Ireland’s population was reduced by about 25%. The cause of widespread potato rot ...

Irish potato growers produced thirty seven million potatoes in 2020, equivalent to 294,370 tonnes. That's according to Bord Bia, which is celebrating their annual National Potato Day today. Sector ...

Irish potato production increased by an average of 10.1 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, driven by expanded cultivation, improved farm practices and strong output from major producing districts, ...