In Spain, Majorca's early potatoes could save British supermarkets

Published Feb 27, 2023

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The article reports that potato harvesting has commenced in Sa Pobla, Majorca, Spain, for the first portion of the year's production. The early variety potatoes grown here are primarily exported to the British market. However, the season's yield has been affected by adverse weather conditions, including winds and frost in January. These conditions have led to a decrease in potato size and overall production. Despite these challenges, farmers remain hopeful for a better season than last year, following a trend of progressive decreases in production.

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Potato harvesting has begun in Sa Pobla; the first potatoes from Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain) this year are small in size, and production has also been reduced due to winds and frosts in January. In general, the agricultural company S'Esplet SAT has begun to collect the earliest varieties of potatoes destined for the British market. As EastFruit writes with reference to FreshPlaza, vegetable growers hope that the season will be better than last year. Until mid-January, the potato fields were in good condition and a good harvest was predicted. But winds of up to 85 km/h hit Sa Poblu on January 15, causing damage to the plants of the earliest varieties. See also: The UK is faced with a shortage of vegetables, a number of retailers impose limits on the purchase of these products Sa Pobla's agriculture ...

Source: Eastfruit