Fund launched to grow Irish potatoes in Africa

Irish agribusiness are being offered financial and political support to set up in Africa. Launching a new €5 million aid programme to grow Irish potatoes in Gamo Gofa in Southern Ethiopia, Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney said the Government would support Irish companies operating from there.

Outlining aid to Irish companies under the Agrifood Development Fund, Mr Coveney said Ireland was exporting not just food but also knowledge to the developing world.