Potato rotation to control eelworms

Summary

A Deputy asked whether plant-health legislation should require crop rotation to reduce eelworm risks for Donegal seed growers. The Minister said rotation was important and expected the commodity team’s report to address it.

Jim O'Keeffe Mr. J. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

I have tabled a priority question——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

This question relates to the industry in County Donegal.

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Jim O'Keeffe Mr. J. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

There is one matter which has been drawn to my attention which relates to County Donegal and I would like to raise this with the Minister of State. Apparently seed potato growers in County Donegal have suggested that there is a need for plant health legislation which would contain a requirement to rotate in order to reduce the dangers posed by eelworms. Has the Minister of State any views on this matter and is he aware of that particular proposal from seed potato growers in County Donegal?

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Seamus Kirk Mr. Kirk Fianna Fáil

Rotation in potato production is very important and this is an area we will be giving special attention to. It would be wrong of me to anticipate what will be contained in the report of the commodity team but I am sure it will cover that aspect.

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