An Irish farm has found an innovative way to keep afloat and sell its products during the coronavirus pandemic, by introducing a contactless drive-through potato service.

According to irishpost.com, Ballymakenny Farm, near Drogheda, Co. Louth, is best known for supplying quality spuds to bars and restaurants across Ireland. However, with the country in the grip of a pandemic and eateries all over the country closed while everyone is required to remain indoors, Ballymakenny Farm was forced to rethink its business model. The result is the Ballymakenny Farm Spudshack, a brand-new service aiming to meet the soaring market demand during this time.

With potatoes being a staple and versatile food, demand for spuds of every shape and size remains high. And with supermarkets proving overwhelmed by this particularly popular purchase, services like the Ballymakenny Farm Spudshack are welcomed by the consumers.

The farm is famous for its range of heritage potatoes including Violetta, Rag Emmalie, Pink Fir Apple and the exotic sounding Mayan Gold. Moreover, the new drive-thru service is completely contactless, with customers invited to drive up to the spud shack on Ballymakeeny Farm where they can pick up some potatoes without having to leave their vehicles. Alternatively, the farm is also offering to deliver potatoes, for those who might not be able to get to the shops themselves.