Why France Could Run Low on Potatoes This Autumn
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Due to the heatwaves and drought of summer 2026, potato growers in France anticipate a drop of at least 23% in production compared to last year. If these forecasts are accurate, it will mark the lowest yield in over thirty years. Therefore, industry members are awaiting measures to address the impact of the extreme heat on their production.
"After five successive episodes of heat and an exceptional water deficit", the UNPT (Union Nationale des Produceurs de Potatoes) projections anticipate "a massive drop in French production of the order of -23% in a year", they say on Monday in a press release. "This campaign could mark one of the largest production stalls ever recorded for French potatoes", UNPT estimates. This sharp decline would be marked by "the lowest yield observed in more …
French potato producers expect a sharp contraction of the harvest this year due to drought and several extreme heat episodes in recent months, with a fall of around 23 % year-on-year and economic losses of at least EUR 400 million in 2026. In a statement, the National Union of Potato Producers (UNPT) said Monday that the exceptional water deficit and five consecutive episodes of heat waves have deteriorated the outlook for the campaign. Accordin…
Potato producers anticipate one of the largest declines in production ever. Hardly hit by the drought that has been raging for several months in France, they demand "exceptional" support in the face of massive losses.
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