At the announcement for the seed potato funding the other minister of state with responsibility for agriculture , Minister Hackett added: “These are challenging times for the wider horticulture industry, and the mushroom sector in particular has been severely impacted by Brexit given its reliance on the UK export market.
This promotional campaign will help to ensure consumer appetite and demand remain strong in the UK for Irish mushrooms, which are a versatile source of sustainable nutrition."
Brexit has cut a swathe through the mushroom industry for sure, and is going to impact greatly on the seed potato scene also in the years to come.
It’s the trade ‘tiaddle’ that just keeps on giving.
