Drought could lead to poor potato harvest

According to Belgian media, in July the level of precipitation totaled only 5 mm on average in the country. This month of July was the driest on record since 1885. This drought will affect potato production. The Wallonia region expects a yield of between 35 and 40 tonnes/hectare. Generally, 1 hectare should produce 44.5 tons. A good yield is 45 tons/hectare, an excellent yield is 50 tons/hectare.

 

In June the farmers expected a good harvest, the potatoes were 15 days ahead. But drought has affected development and professionals now expect a 'poor' harvest even though the lack of rainfall has not been uniform across Belgium, with some growing areas receiving up to 20 millimeters of rain. rain.

 

 

This decline in yields, combined with other factors, such as rising energy, is likely to have a significant impact on the price.