Despite the shortage of supply, it was thought unwise to reduce the sugar ration for trench troops, but the sugar shortage, combined with a failure of the fruit crop, allowed a reduction in the jam ration. As well as hay, potatoes were managed by the Forage Committee. When the full quantities became difficult to obtain, arrangements were made in Ireland and Jersey to ensure a regular supply, and seed potatoes were sent out to Egypt and Salonika.
