France: Record potato harvest, but low prices worry producers
Potato growers fear a price collapse. According to some forecasts, 8.5 million tonnes of potatoes could be harvested this year, 2025.
Potato growers fear a price collapse. According to some forecasts, 8.5 million tonnes of potatoes could be harvested this year, 2025.
"This is the worst year since 2001, and certainly the worst year of my career," says one farmer.
HALLE – This year’s potato harvest is excellent. But it’s not exactly satisfying for potato growers. Farmers can’t sell their potatoes and are left with their spuds.
The hardest hit sector was potato farming, considered the economic engine of many families in the region.
NEPG warns of unprecedented imbalance in Europe
The association that represents all potato producers in France is urging its members to reject destructive prices and resist the temptation to sell below cost.
The tasting, held within the framework of the Alimagro Fair in Xinzo de Limia (Ourense), evaluated 6 varieties presented by the Producing Villages
A tendência é que a colheita diminua ao longo do mês.