France: These farmers received bad news about this year's crop

France is experiencing a decrease in its leek production area, with a 1% reduction from the previous year and a 5% drop compared to the average of the last five years, totaling 5,253 hectares. This decline is expected to result in a 7% decrease in harvest volume from the previous year, from 175.5 thousand tons to 163.6 thousand tons. Consequently, prices are set to increase significantly, with a 24% rise expected compared to the previous season and a 14% increase compared to the five-year average for September, according to FruitVeB and data from Agreste.

According to Agreste's forecast, the national production area of leeks in France this year is 5,253 hectares, which is 1% less than the previous year and 5% below the average of the last 5 years. From the shrinking area, after last year's harvest of 175.5 thousand tons, a 7% smaller volume of 163.6 thousand tons is likely in 2024. The lower harvest level is also reflected in the development of prices: in ...