Germany thus consolidates its position as one of Europe’s largest potato producers, with a level of supply that will impact domestic and international markets.
The León market held this week has begun quoting potatoes at prices that do not cover production costs, which will ultimately lead to serious losses for farmers, according to ASAJA.
The leader of potato producers in Los Mochis stated that they are evaluating the availability of seeds.
In RJ the increase was 25.8%
Varieties that do not sell and do not cover production costs
In other places such as Calahorra, the crop has better prospects, although the delay in sowing due to the rains was also affected.
An oversupply of the tuber, driven by a planting that reached 8,000 hectares and excellent yields, has left producers facing economic losses. The situation is being replicated in other provinces.
In the districts of General Caballero and Ybytymí, an estimated 20% of potato crops were lost due to blight.
