Tim Bergin, an Irish man farming in Poland, joined the Tillage Edge this week to chat about the year so far and his harvest progress.  

Tim said that a cold spell early in the year followed by a prolonged drought has affected cereal growth and he is expecting lower yields from these crops.

Tim also grows potatoes, which he was also very worried about until recent rains in the past couple of weeks.  The majority of these potatoes are destined for the processing or chipping market.  Tim reflects on the reasons behind the large increase in the contract price this year.     

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