Growers face cost structure challenge

摘要

Discussions on supply contracts for the 2023 crop have commenced early, although at the time of writing, many potato growers are no further forward in reaching agreement.A reduction in area is both necessary and inevitable, says Andersons director Nick Blake. A number of growers are choosing to exit, faced with the demand for additional capital to grow the crop, while others are restructuring for a permanent reduction or taking a temporary holiday or short-term reduction.