Europe: Potato harvest also progressing in neighbouring countries

Published 2024년 11월 5일

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The article provides an update on the progress of the potato harvest in various European countries, highlighting a notable difference in progress among them. The Netherlands and Belgium are leading with over 90% and 95% of their potatoes harvested, respectively, due to favorable weather conditions and efficient farming practices. In contrast, France and Germany are lagging, with 85% and 90% of their potatoes harvested, respectively, due to challenges faced during the harvesting process. France has a larger area to harvest this year, covering 177,000 hectares, which contributes to its slower progress.

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In France, the harvest got underway again after a difficult week. According to Aviko figures from the end of last week, the French still have about 15 percent of the potatoes to harvest. In total, they have a record area of 177,000 hectares of consumption potatoes to harvest this year. The Belgians and the British are just a step ahead. They still have about 13 percent of the potatoes in the ground. German arable farmers, like their Dutch colleagues, have harvested more than 90 percent. In the Netherlands, things have slowed down a bit. About 7 percent still has to be harvested. Compared to the ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst