Belgium: Flemish potato area increases by 4%

Published 2022년 6월 17일

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Flemish agricultural preliminary data shows a notable increase in the cultivation of consumption potatoes by 4.2% in 2022, covering 51,708 hectares, likely influenced by higher contract prices and better market values. The seed potato production has also seen a 2% rise, with a shift towards farm seed potatoes. Additionally, the cultivation of maize has surged by 32%, while the growth in chicory acreage is at 9%. However, there's been a decline in the sowing of several vegetables, with a 15 to 30% reduction in the acreage for cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrots, onions, peas, and beans.

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Posted: 17/06/2022 Save as favorite The provisional figures of the Flemish aggregate demand show an increase in the acreage for consumption potatoes in Flanders. 51,708 hectares are cultivated. That is 4.2% more than in 2021. The increased contract prices were probably an incentive to grow more potatoes. When the contracts were signed in January, there was no indication that the cost price would rise significantly in 2022. The increase can possibly also be explained by the better prices on the free market. Since this year, the seed potato area in Flanders has been divided into 1,052 hectares of certified seed potatoes and 371 hectares of farm seed potatoes. Together, this amounts to a 2% increase in seed potato production. In addition to potatoes, considerably more maize is being grown in Flanders this year. The acreage increases by 32% to 56,046 hectares. The acreage of winter wheat decreases by 4% ...

Source: Agri Holland