Rain and water mold threaten to damage Dutch potato harvest in the long term

The heavy rainfall in recent months is causing problems for potato farmers. This is not only because the potato plants have to be planted late but also because a water fungus is spreading. This problem could affect consumers' pockets for years to come.Because of the rain, farmers in many areas could only plant later or not at all. Rotting also occurs in some places because the potatoes are under water for a long time, says arable farming specialist Arjen Brak from the agricultural organization LTO. "There will be no peak yields. These are the 12 wettest months in a row ever."