‘It could be half of last year’s yield’ – how this has been the toughest year ever for this North Dublin sprout grower
From terrible weather to low prices and labour shortages, Anthony Weldon is enduring a challenging 2023
Sprout grower Anthony Weldon on his family farm in Ballyboughal, Co Dublin. Photos: Damien Eagers
Come Christmas Eve, Anthony Weldon reckons he will be falling into bed and hoping he can sleep for two days.
The North Dublin vegetable grower specialises in Brussels sprouts, so every December should be busy — but this one is an exception, and he is counting down each very difficult day.
