Francia: Potato acreage expected to increase in France
The National Union of Potato Growers of France (UNPT) believes that the potato acreage will grow this year, despite the difficulties in finding seed potatoes.
The UNPT advises growers to ensure they are able to supply the quantity and quality that their buyers demand.
The organization also said once again that growers should sign contracts with their buyers, so that they are assured of a reasonable payment. The UNPT has developed a standard contract that potato growers can resort to. The organization warns that there are some draft contracts in circulation that entail high risks for the grower, as seen in the 2018/2019 season, when yields fell sharply as a result of the dry weather and many growers were forced to buy potatoes in order to meet the contracts with their buyers.
Source: www.agrodigital.com
Fuente: https://www.freshplaza.com/article/9090722/potato-acreage-expected-to-increase-in-france/
