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State begins enforcing the Irish potato regulation

By Bradley Sikolia | 4yrs ago

Potatoes in most areas are still packaged in more than 50kgs despite the new law. [File, Standard]

A driver carrying potato bags weighing up to 76kg has been arrested for violating the newly enacted Irish Potato Regulation Act.

Njoro Deputy County Commissioner John Mbugua said the enforcement team will ensure there is compliance with the regulation aimed at protecting farmers.

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