rssMar 29, 2026, 05:30

This potato grower has no surplus, but 'next year it’s your turn'

Potato farmer Jan-Willem Buitenhuis is currently avoiding the impact of the European potato surplus due to a fixed-price contract, while other regional farmers face significant losses. To prepare for an expected market downturn next year, he is reducing his potato acreage and planting alternative crops like beans. The crisis is driven by high yields and increased competition, which have pushed market prices well below production costs.

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