asked the Minister for Agriculture if he is aware of the concern regarding eelworms in the potato crop; the extent to which his Department is aware of the problem; and if he will outline his proposals to combat this problem.
Written Answers. - Potato Crop.
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Officials of my Department carry out intensive sampling for eelworm in seed potato crops and random sampling in ware potato crops. Also an eelworm survey is being conducted currently by the Department on selected farms in north Meath. The provision of advice to individual farmers is, of course, a matter for ACOT.