The potato stocks in Great Britain are considerably lower than last year. This is not only due to lower yields, but also to quality problems in the barns and the demand from the European mainland.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) writes that stocks across the Channel are around 24% lower, compared to this period last year. It is estimated that there are still 1,84 million tonnes of potatoes in British storehouses.
Quick sale
That Great Britain is being more or less emptied is evident from stock figures in January and December. In these 2 months, 1,13 million tons of potatoes were removed from British storehouses. With the exception of last season, this pace was last achieved in the 2011/2012 season.
The rapid sale is mainly due to the high temperatures, which make storage more difficult. The problems in British custody have been known for some time; For example, there are many problems with seed potatoes that germinate too early.