Heavy rainfall delays planting season for potatoes farmers

Despite the challenges facing the industry - demand for potatoes remains high.

Extreme weather events are making it increasingly difficult for farmers to harvest one of Scotland’s key crops.

Heavy rainfall earlier this year delayed the start of the planting season for potato farmers.

Today they gathered at an industry event near Dundee to discuss ways to make the crop more sustainable.

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