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.

The Great Famine that wiped out nearly a third of Ireland's population was caused by a devastating plant disease that was first detected in the eastern United States ...

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, ...

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 ...