The market for potatoes is changing at a fast pace and skin finish is of critical importance in order to achieve higher for the washing and repack market. The 20kg bag trade, which has been traditional down the years, is fast disappearing. Rooster 160- 230. Record 170- 210. Others for peeling and catering sector 160- 200.
Higher prices are for washing standard materials.
The new measure, which has been warmly welcomed by the industry, will come into operation on 31 December 2001. The purpose of the measure is to improve the quality of ware potatoes and to help protect the plant health status of Northern Ireland s whole potato industry. Potato Planting Commences at Greenmount Planting of the 2001 crop got off to a slow start at Greenmount College on the 24 April, with the second early processing variety Fambo. Ground conditions at the College are still sticky and the showery weather is hindering progress. The College is well equipped to hold seed in good condition until planting can take place.