The potato is often seen as a humble food, a versatile crop that graces dinner tables worldwide. Yet, for 19th-century Ireland, this simple tuber was more than a dietary staple – it was a lifeline.

For the past 12 months, potato growers in Ireland have been hit by what they described is a “nightmare” that has delayed the harvesting of key crops this season. In 2023, around 700 acres of Irish ...

Potato prices in Ireland are set to rise significantly in the coming months due to shortages caused by bad weather. The cost of potatoes in supermarkets in Ireland is already up 17.3% compared to a ...

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 ...