Capetonians were taken aback on Tuesday afternoon when the beloved and renowned Golden Dish announced significant changes to their potato-based offerings.
The area of land used for growing table potatoes has not been this large in 25 years.
The price of potatoes on the open market has fallen to 50 euros per tonne, its lowest level in several years, according to figures from the sectoral organisation Belgapom .
Potatoes have been hit hard by the intense heat of recent days. In the canton of Vaud, the situation is becoming critical, worries Sébastien Pasche, vice-president of the Swiss Potato Growers’ Union and a farmer.
The aim is to promote the consumption of this tuber and it will be highlighted that it is a very nutritious food.
Concern is growing among farmers and peasants in the department of Nariño, who are facing a difficult situation due to the drastic drop in potato prices, one of the region’s most important agricultural products.
On July 1, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will hold a crucial hearing in Case C 262/23 P, which challenges the European Commission’s 2020 decision to withdraw mancozeb for potatoes.
In Ecuador, potato cultivation represents much more than a productive activity. From the highlands of the Sierra to the collection and consumption centers, the potato is an essential part of the rural fabric and the country’s food culture.
