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 ...

Ireland’s relationship to the potato is complex. Potatoes are not native to Ireland, but matters of geography, politics, economics and agriculture all played an important part in establishing ...

The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is reporting that potato markets remain under pressure on the back of slowing consumer ...

Changing weather patterns are hurting potato growth in Northern Ireland, according to producers in the region.

When you think of potatoes, you may think of America (fries, anyone?) or Ireland (thanks to the Great Famine), but neither is the country that eats the most.

The epic journey of the potato from South America to conquering the world, overcoming suspicion and famine along the way.

CARLOW, Ireland — Ewen Mullins is a plant scientist whose work on a genetically modified potato looks to the future. But he also must think back to one of Ireland’s darkest chapters.

Nyandarua County is home of Irish potatoes and so it makes perfect sense when there is some revolution, it starts here. This week, farmers sampled the power of mechanisation. Growers of the tubers ...