Archive Article: 2001/10/26

26 October 2001

Lifting Desiree potatoes at Russell Smith Farms College Farm, Duxford, Cambs. Over 8cm (3.7in) of rain last weekend halted harvesting until Wednesday. Despite the wet weather, UK lifting is ahead of last year, with only parts of the south-east and East Anglia in danger of losing some spuds if it continues raining. Prices remain unaffected averaging just over £80/t, says the BPC.