Climate change makes potato growing in Europe a risky business

Published 2024년 11월 26일

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European potato farmers are experiencing challenges such as limited seed potato supply, higher prices, and delays in planting and harvesting due to heavy rainfall caused by climate change. The hydrological cycle is being intensified, leading to more extreme rainfall and flooding risks. As a result, potato production is projected to decrease by nearly 9% compared to the previous year. Farmers are expressing concerns about the increased risks and potential losses, and there are fears that climate change could threaten food security by affecting food availability and increasing prices. However, new technologies like vertical farming systems are being researched and developed as potential solutions to improve the sustainability of food supplies.

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Potato farmers in Europe have faced a number of challenges this year, starting with a limited supply of seed potatoes, which has led to higher prices. In addition, the weather has had an impact: heavy rainfall has delayed both planting and harvesting. Research shows that climate change is intensifying the hydrological cycle, exacerbating extreme rainfall events and increasing the risk of flooding, which is affecting agricultural activity, EastFruit reports. Potato production across Europe is forecast to decline by almost 9% compared to last year, FreshPlaza writes. European potato growers from the northwest highlight the impact of climate change: "Continuous heavy rainfall during the planting season and in the summer has resulted in the planting process being extended to more than 10 weeks! This occurred mainly in Belgium and the south of the Netherlands, and to a lesser extent in France and Germany. Most of the planting was carried out in conditions of poor soil structure. ...

Source: Eastfruit