In France, the largest potato harvest in over 10 years is expected.

The potato harvest in France this year is likely to exceed 8.5 million tons – 900,000 tons more than in 2024, according to a forecast by the French National Union of Potato Producers. "This is the richest harvest in over 10 years thanks to the exceptionally strong expansion of planted areas to 197,000 hectares, or 25% more than in 2024," the message states. The average potato yields in France this year are expected to increase by 5% compared to last year to 43 tons per hectare. At the same time, the union called for preserving the economic value of the harvest. "The free market already shows how fragile it is in this regard. Prices for various varieties are falling to levels close to 0 euros per ton. Accepting these conditions means a policy of a destructive spiral and working ...