Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
POTATOES NEWS
  • NEWS
    • Company
    • Company history
    • Events and exhibitions
    • Unions and associations
    • Regions
      • Africa
      • America
      • Asia
      • Australia and Oceania
      • Europe
    • Economy
      • Market
      • Logistics
  • AGROTECHNOLOGY
    • Agronomy
    • AGRONOMIC ARCHIVE
    • Equipment in the field
    • Fertilizers and pesticides
    • Сrop protection
    • Growing seeds
    • Keeping the harvest
    • Equipment for packing
    • Packing
    • Equipment for storage
    • Storages
    • Meteo
    • Seeds
    • New potato variety
    • SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
      • FUTURE
        • Smart
        • StartUp
        • ECOLOGY
          • BIO
          • Organic
  • IRRIGATION
    • Irrigation equipment
    • Irrigation technology
  • PROCESSING
    • PROCESSING COMPANY
    • Products of processing of potatoes
    • The technology of processing potatoes
  • Contact
  • NEWS
    • Company
    • Company history
    • Events and exhibitions
    • Unions and associations
    • Regions
      • Africa
      • America
      • Asia
      • Australia and Oceania
      • Europe
    • Economy
      • Market
      • Logistics
  • AGROTECHNOLOGY
    • Agronomy
    • AGRONOMIC ARCHIVE
    • Equipment in the field
    • Fertilizers and pesticides
    • Сrop protection
    • Growing seeds
    • Keeping the harvest
    • Equipment for packing
    • Packing
    • Equipment for storage
    • Storages
    • Meteo
    • Seeds
    • New potato variety
    • SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
      • FUTURE
        • Smart
        • StartUp
        • ECOLOGY
          • BIO
          • Organic
  • IRRIGATION
    • Irrigation equipment
    • Irrigation technology
  • PROCESSING
    • PROCESSING COMPANY
    • Products of processing of potatoes
    • The technology of processing potatoes
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
POTATOES NEWS
Home IRRIGATION

Early Potato Harvest Booms with Irrigation, but Main Crop Faces Drought Challenges

by T.G. Lynn
29.05.2025
in IRRIGATION, News
0
96786978609786078087
0
SHARES
335
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The German early potato season has officially kicked off, with the first batches arriving from Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg—over a week earlier than last year. According to Lothar Meyer, a potato trader and early variety specialist, this year’s crop shows higher starch content, better taste, and slightly larger sizes compared to previous seasons. Prices remain stable, aligning with the last two years’ trends.

Thanks to proximity to major wholesale markets like Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Mannheim, Palatinate potatoes typically hit the market by Week 21, followed by broader distribution to the Rhine-Ruhr, Berlin, and Hamburg regions. Baden-Württemberg’s harvest began almost simultaneously, supplying Stuttgart’s markets with local produce. Other growing regions, including Lower Saxony and Rhineland, are also entering the market, which could influence pricing structures.

Market Trends and Competition

The Annabelle variety continues to dominate Germany’s early potato market, holding 80% of wholesale sales, while Gloriette is gaining popularity. However, post-Easter demand has slightly declined.

On the international front, German early potatoes compete with imports from Cyprus in wholesale markets, while retail faces rivalry from Egypt, Israel, and Spain. This year, Spanish potatoes may struggle due to bacterial pressure from heavy rains, potentially shifting demand toward German produce.

Organic Early Potatoes: Still Import-Dependent

The organic early potato market remains reliant on imports, primarily from Egypt and Israel, as local organic stocks are depleted. Domestic organic early potatoes will only become available by mid-June, leaving a temporary supply gap.

Drought Threatens Main Potato Crop

While early potatoes benefit from irrigation, the main potato crop faces severe drought risks. Meyer warns that dry conditions across Germany’s growing regions are already stressing cereal crops, with no significant rainfall forecast. If the drought persists, late-season potato varieties could suffer, impacting yields and market supply later this year.

A Season of Contrasts

This year’s early potato harvest is thriving due to optimal irrigation and weather, ensuring high-quality yields and stable prices. However, the main potato crop is at risk if drought conditions continue, posing challenges for farmers and agronomists. Strategic water management and adaptive farming practices will be crucial in mitigating losses.


5 / 100 SEO Score
Tags: agricultural trendsAgronomycrop managementdrought impactEarly potatoesirrigationorganic farmingpotato marketPrecision agriculture
T.G. Lynn

T.G. Lynn

Top Potato Industry News: Week's Highlights - POTATOES NEWS

86485679486794679568789567
News

Vacuum-Packed Cut Potatoes Stay Fresh for 10 Days at 4°C – Key Findings for Agri-Food Preservation

by T.G. Lynn
21.06.2025
967859875097850978
Harvesting

Potato Harvest Success in Guizhou: A Model for Sustainable Farming and Rural Prosperity

by T.G. Lynn
21.06.2025
079850978509780687
News

Purple Potato ‘Jayoung’ Peel: A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Agent Backed by Science

by T.G. Lynn
21.06.2025
968759867586759867
Harvesting

Boosting Potato Harvest Efficiency: How Mechanization is Transforming Farming in Jianyang’s Jukou Town

by T.G. Lynn
20.06.2025
96765987589759875987
New potato variety

Colored Potatoes: The Rising Star of Profitable and Nutritious Farming

by T.G. Lynn
20.06.2025
  • NEWS
  • AGROTECHNOLOGY
  • IRRIGATION
  • PROCESSING
  • Contact

© 2010-2025 POTATOES NEWS

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • NEWS
    • Company
    • Company history
    • Events and exhibitions
    • Unions and associations
    • Regions
      • Africa
      • America
      • Asia
      • Australia and Oceania
      • Europe
    • Economy
      • Market
      • Logistics
  • AGROTECHNOLOGY
    • Agronomy
    • AGRONOMIC ARCHIVE
    • Equipment in the field
    • Fertilizers and pesticides
    • Сrop protection
    • Growing seeds
    • Keeping the harvest
    • Equipment for packing
    • Packing
    • Equipment for storage
    • Storages
    • Meteo
    • Seeds
    • New potato variety
    • SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
      • FUTURE
  • IRRIGATION
    • Irrigation equipment
    • Irrigation technology
  • PROCESSING
    • PROCESSING COMPANY
    • Products of processing of potatoes
    • The technology of processing potatoes
  • Contact

© 2010-2025 POTATOES NEWS