Folge der Dürre: Miese Kartoffelernte lässt Preise steigen
Die Kartoffelernte schrumpft um rund ein Viertel, die Knollen fallen wegen der Dürre kleiner aus. Schon jetzt zahlen Verbraucher deutlich mehr.
Germany is experiencing a significant increase in potato prices due to a poor harvest caused by a drought. The shortage has driven consumer costs up by 11.3% in September compared to the same period last year, surpassing the general inflation rate of 3.3%. This decline in potato output marks a 25% decrease in the current year, with only 10.4 million tons of potatoes expected to be produced.
The reasons for this reduction are a 11.1% decrease in cultivated land and the adverse effects of drought, which resulted in smaller potato yields. Compared to the previous average of 46 tons per hectare, farmers are currently harvesting only 38.9 tons per hectare. The scarcity of potatoes has led to a sharp rise in producer prices, with farmers receiving 61.5% more for their crop in August, the highest increase in three years.
This surge in producer prices is likely to be passed on to consumers through the retail market. Overall, Germany is capable of self-sufficiency in potato production.
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