France faces historic potato production crisis
French potato producers expect a 23% drop in production within a year.
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400 million
Hit by heatwaves and drought, they estimate losses at 400 million euros
The fact
Hit by heatwaves and drought, they estimate losses at 400 million euros.
They are calling for exceptional state aid to prevent shortages.
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Why it matters
La baisse de production pourrait entraîner une hausse des prix et des tensions sur les stocks, affectant les consommateurs et les industriels de la transformation.