Retail demand remains stable and trade in the food service sector should pick up as we approach St Patricks weekend. Ground conditions are favourable, and some earlies have been planted in Wexford. There some enquires from the continent about export from Ireland.
In the U.K. ring rot has been found during inspection on “two related consignments” of ware potatoes imported from Poland. These have both come through the same exporter. In Cyprus, further updates on the frost damage reported, suggest that serious damage is confined to a small area and regrowth is taking place. Daytime temps are now up to 21℃.
| Low | High | Average | |
| Rooster box | €600 | €700 | €650 |
| Rooster 10kg | €7 | €8 | €7.50 |
| Chipping Markies (25kg) | €13 | €15 | €14 |
| Kerr Pinks 10kg | €8 | €9 | €8.50 |
