Hungarian potatoes are no longer enough: they are slowly disappearing from stores

게시됨 2024년 8월 19일

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The European Union (EU) has seen a significant decrease in potato production, with the majority of production concentrated in five countries: Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and Belgium. This decline, which has seen the potato cultivation area reduced by half since the turn of the millennium, is attributed to climate change, the withdrawal of plant protection substances in the EU, and a decrease in consumer interest due to the potato's high carbohydrate content and lack of vitamins and minerals. Domestic consumption and production levels are at their lowest, with the harvest often running out by winter due to low yields and inadequate storage.

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In recent years, potato production in the EU has continuously decreased. The strong concentration of cultivation is clearly demonstrated by the fact that last year, almost 70 percent of the 1.3 million hectares of harvested area in the EU was concentrated in just five EU countries, reports VG. Most potatoes were grown in Germany (19.9 percent), France (15.4 percent), Poland (14.2 percent), the Netherlands (11.7 percent) and Belgium (7.1 percent), and these countries together account for the total area nearly 70 percent were given. Between the turn of the millennium and 2023, the potato area decreased by less than half, from 3 million hectares to 1.3 million hectares. The decrease in production is related to the fact of climate change, since potatoes prefer cooler, wetter environments. The fact that plant protection for potatoes has become more difficult in recent years due to the withdrawal of active substances from the EU also complicates the work of producers. Meanwhile, among ...

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