
Poland: Potato Challenges
Potato production in recent seasons has been characterized by significant fluctuations in the quantity and quality of the raw material. Particularly significant changes in production occurred in 2022.
Potato production in recent seasons has been characterized by significant fluctuations in the quantity and quality of the raw material. Particularly significant changes in production occurred in 2022.
In 2024, 12,000 tons of Polish potatoes were exported to 14 European Union countries, and nearly 25,000 tons were exported outside the EU, reaching five non-EU countries. Where were the most exported?
The 2025/2026 campaign begins with 197,000 hectares planted in a saturated market with increasing contractual disputes.
On June 24-27, 2025, employees of the WIORiN in Opole from the Prudnik Branch and the Głubczyce Branch participated in a specialized training in the field evaluation of potatoes.
El pico de la cosecha de invierno se produciría entre agosto y septiembre.
India exports 180,000 tons of frozen French fries annually and will be able to offer its product cheaper than China by 2024.
Potatoes are one of the most important food products in Lithuania, but potato growers still face challenges that threaten their yield and quality. Experts warn of quarantine diseases, particularly ring rot.
The first new potatoes suitable for fries have been harvested. Yet, there’s little reason for enthusiasm. The price farmers can currently sell their early potatoes for is at a historic low: around 10 euros per 100 kilos.