Flemish farmers sell potatoes to clear millions.
Many potatoes in the Netherlands are going to waste. Farmers have too many potatoes to sell. A company is trying to help farmers sell the potatoes at a lower price.
The Netherlands and Flanders are facing a large potato surplus. Farmers cannot sell their extra potatoes. This is a new problem for the industry. The company No Waste Army started National Potato Week. The sale is happening to reduce the number of potatoes that will rot.
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Highlights
Potato Oversupply Crisis
More than 500 million kilograms of potatoes are at risk of spoiling.
Farmers Cannot Sell Potatoes
Farmers cannot sell their surplus potatoes for the first time.
National Potato Week Launched
No Waste Army started National Potato Week to help farmers sell potatoes.
Flemish Clearance Sale
Flemish potato farmers are holding a sale to reduce the surplus.
Agricultural Sector Challenges
The sale shows problems with changing market demands.