Australia will have to become a major potato importer due to climate change

Australian meteorologists warned about this, predicting apocalyptically unfavorable conditions for the potato industry in the country. A major potato shortage is likely in Australia in the future as more extreme weather events leave the industry vulnerable, writes Elsie Adamo, a journalist for Australia's ABC Rural: “But Australian potato growers say that future appears to be here. Potatoes in Australia are grown for three different purposes: roasted potatoes for hot fast food dishes, crisped potatoes for packaged chips, and fresh potatoes for home cooking. In January last year 2023, potatoes for the fast food and chip chain were already in short supply due to the fact that yields in the main potato states of Victoria and Tasmania were affected by the weather - charged with storms and downpours. Australian Bureau of Meteorology senior climate scientist Dr Stephanie Jacobs said: “Research has shown that heatwaves could become more common, putting pressure on potato production. The ...