Potato prices fall to zero euros.
The price of industrial potatoes is now zero euros per tonne. This is because many potatoes are being sold openly. Farmers are worried about the low prices.
Belgium has a large amount of industrial potatoes. These potatoes are mainly used to make frozen french fries. The price has fallen to zero because there are too many potatoes. Farmers are thinking about hiding or destroying the potatoes. This is a problem for the potato farmers in Belgium.
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Highlights
Potato Prices Hit Zero
The price of industrial potatoes is now zero euros per tonne.
Conservation Potatoes Affected
The low price is for ‘conservation’ potatoes sold openly.
Farmers Consider Destruction
Farmers are thinking about burying or destroying potatoes.
Large Surplus in Belgium
Belgium has a large surplus of industrial potatoes.
Frozen Fries Impact
The potatoes are mainly used for frozen french fries.