EXPORTERS EXPECT TO SEE MORE POTATOES THIS YEAR.
PLANTING in Poland began earlier this year and tubers have been noticeably bigger, according to a board member for packing company Bugaj.
Łukasz Ostrowicz, a board member at the company, said in a recent interview: “Planting started very early this year, driven by the high prices from the last season, which encouraged growers to take the risk of early planting. As a result, potatoes from under double covers were ready as early as the end of May, marking one of the earliest starts in history.
“Despite experiencing some night frost in April, the fields were not significantly harmed. The biggest challenges have been the violent rainfalls that started in June, combined with an increase in fungal pathogens attacking the plantations, which made plant protection difficult.”
New potatoes are already being exported while there’s still stock remaining from the previous season and seed quality has presented challenges this season. The volume of Polish potatoes appears to be slightly higher than last year.
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