NEPG estimates this year’s potato area between 3,5 and 4% more than last season

Based upon grower surveys in the 5 main potato countries, the NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) calculates with an area growth for consumption potatoes between 3,5 and 4% more, compared either with last season or with the 5 years average. Especially in France and Belgium the increase is the highest. The total consumption area will be almost 550.000 ha.