Teagasc has recently appointed Shane Kennedy as a new Potato and Tillage advisor to work with growers in the Dublin, Meath and Louth areas of the country. Shane is a Louth native and is based at the Teagasc office in Drogheda where he can be contacted on 041-9833006.
Having recently completed a PhD in Crop Science with Teagasc, Shane is now looking forward to working with potato growers in the region. He is will be working with the wider potato sector in the development of niche enterprises, particularly with the salad potato initiative.
Teagasc Regional Advisory Manager Larry O’Loughlin said: “Teagasc are delighted to make this appointment and encourage all growers in the region to work with Shane in developing their farm enterprises”.
