Due to the widespread drought, it was only possible on the irrigated areas to clear large tubers in sufficient quantities. For crops without irrigation, the proportion of smaller calibres was much higher. Italian imports gradually decreased. Despite the limited availability, concessions had to be made in this sector as a result of reduced demand. The relevance of stock potatoes from the old yields shrank faster and faster. Meanwhile, their ratings changed only marginally. From the Netherlands, the Victoria again arrived in Frankfurt.
Early potatoes: Lush supply and low demand lead to drop in prices
Due to the widespread drought, it was only possible on the irrigated areas to clear large tubers in sufficient quantities. For crops without irrigation, the proportion of smaller calibres was much higher. Italian imports gradually decreased. Despite the limited availability, concessions had to be made in this sector as a result of reduced demand. The relevance of stock potatoes from the old yields shrank faster and faster. Meanwhile, their ratings changed only marginally. From the Netherlands, the Victoria again arrived in Frankfurt.