Market Chronicle jully 2024

Here we go for a new season
of ware potatoes
starting with early potatoes, which ripen
ripen one to two weeks late, depending on the region.
depending on the region, with large volumes arriving
arrive in mid-July. The market is dynamic
and well-priced.
In fact, the meteorological phenomenon
this so-called “cold drop” spring,
blocked by two anticyclones, largely disrupted
disrupted the planting cycle until mid to late June
for some regions. Late planting
in cold or waterlogged soils caused emergence
emergence problems. This is likely to have
impact on yield.
Cumulative rainfall since October has been
excess of 10 to 50% sover most of the country

according to Météo France.

We’re going from a dry spring in 2023 to a situation

2024 situation.

Is this a trend? Nothing is less certain.

Whatever the case, mildew pressure is high, requiring

and requires regular protection.

However, for plots planted early,

we can imagine an interesting yield potential.

Finally, we’ll be keeping an eye on processors’ appetites

in 2024. They’ll be the ones

the tempo of the coming season.

In the meantime, we applaud our athletes

committed to these French Olympic Games.

Let’s hope they get their kicks! Long live sport!

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