Good weather eases potato prices in Australia
Flooding in South Australia, western Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales delayed plantings and damaged crops last year.
AUSVEG spokesman Shaun Lindhe said the supply shortage particularly pushed up prices for brushed potatoes, and affected quality.
Thorpdale potato farmer Alan Westbury said the summer weather conditions had been close to perfect.
"The quality of the potatoes is very good," he said.
"Fortunately, after the wet start with planting, it turned out to be very dry, very hot and the quality therefore is very good."
Mr Lindhe expected the favourable seasonal conditions to return supply to normal. With increased supply and quality however he expects lower prices for farmers and consumers.
source: www.abc.net.au
