Malta: A staggering 20% fewer potatoes planted in Malta

Published 2024년 4월 5일

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The article highlights the challenges and current state of potato cultivation in Malta, as discussed by Kees Schouten from Altena Potatoes. Malta has seen a 20% reduction in potato cultivation this year, primarily due to the high demand for land, which is increasingly being sold for apartment construction. Despite this setback and missing out on Easter sales, there remains a strong demand for Maltese potatoes, particularly the Santé variety. Kees Schouten remains optimistic about the potential to sell a significant volume of potatoes, although there is notable competition from imports coming from Spain and France.
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"They began killing off the foliage this week, then they’ll harvest the first potatoes," he says. "Those potatoes will arrive at our facilities next week. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to capitalize on Easter sales this year. Hopefully, we’ll get them before the arrivals from Spain and France," Kees continues. "The Santé potatoes look good, though the situation varies per field for the Alpha variety." Incredibly, this year has seen a 20% decrease in potato cultivation in Malta. "There’s a huge demand for land, and many plots are being sold for apartment construction. Land is extremely expensive; it’s almost like Amsterdam." "But we should still sell a nice volume of Maltese potatoes. Demand isn’t the issue. The phone is ringing off the hook with ...
Source: Argenpapa

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