Why France Could Run Low on Potatoes This Autumn
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French potato producers expect a sharp contraction of the harvest this year due to drought and several extreme heat episodes in recent months, with a fall of around 23 % year-on-year and economic losses of at least EUR 400 million in 2026. In a statement, the National Union of Potato Producers (UNPT) said Monday that the exceptional water deficit and five consecutive episodes of heat waves have deteriorated the outlook for the campaign. Accordin…
In the face of the threat of one of the largest declines in potato production ever recorded in France, producers are asking for state support.
The National Union of Potato Producers, which fears losses of at least 400 million euros, asks “the State to anticipate an exceptional support system now”.
Tackled by drought, potato producers anticipate one of the largest declines in production ever recorded
Hardly affected by drought and canicular episodes, the French potato industry anticipates a massive drop in its yields and calls for urgent financial support
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