The Dutch Inspection Service (NAK) is concerned about how to deal with the threat of Stolbur in seed potatoes. The French fry potato sector is also preparing for the arrival of the crop disease, which has already caused significant damage in Germany.
"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.
La NEPG alerta sobre un desequilibrio sin precedentes en Europa
No obstante, en las cebollas de mayor calidad, los precios de venta actuales siguen estando por debajo de los costos de producción
Son saciantes, sencillas de preparar y pegan con todo. Las patatas fritas acompañan a muchos platos de nuestra gastronomía. Ahora su consumo se ha disparado, hay hasta tiendas especializadas.
La tendencia es que la cosecha se ralentice a lo largo del mes.
