Austrian farmers unable to continue harvesting potatoes and vegetables due to flooding

Storm Boris has swept through Central Europe, and in its wake, several European regions are suffering from heavy rainfall and floods. As EastFruit has already reported, the situation is particularly critical in Lower Austria. Last Sunday, the entire province was declared a disaster area. The situation remains tense this week. Due to record rainfall and floods, Austrian farmers have suspended the vegetable harvest. Between ⅓ and ⅔ of the potatoes remain in the fields, AgroTimes reports with reference to LKÖ. The damage caused by the floods cannot yet be calculated. However, there are enough stocks to meet domestic demand without problems. Sales in the food retail sector increased slightly due to the low temperatures. In Lower Austria and Upper Austria, prices for medium-flavoured table potatoes have recently been around 30 euros/100 kg, with storage fees, or more. It is noted that more than a third of the summer onion area has not yet been harvested. Producer prices have not ...