Slovenia potato yields drop significantly due to drought

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Severe droughts across Europe have significantly impacted Slovenia’s potato production. According to estimates from the Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia, the country faces a harvest loss of between 30 and 90 percent this year.

In 2025, Slovenia produced only about one-third of its total potato consumption. This decline is attributed to several factors, including the drought, rising fertilizer costs, pesticide use restrictions, and low purchase prices. Local farmers, such as Janez Jambrosic from Velike Lasce, report losing up to half of their individual harvests.

Despite these challenges, the village of Lipovci recently hosted the 26th international festival of roasted potatoes, bringing together farmers and enthusiasts to celebrate the national dish.

Entities

Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry of Slovenia · Janez Jambrosic · Lipovci · Matjaz Lavric · Slovenia

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[● 4 SOURCES] Slovenia produced approximately one-third of its total potato consumption in 2025. jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The potato harvest in Slovenia has seen a loss of between 30 and 90 percent due to severe droughts in Europe. jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The village of Lipovci hosted the 26th international festival of roasted potatoes. jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Farmer Janez Jambrosic lost 50 percent of his potato harvest this year. jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Potato production rates are declining due to high fertilizer prices, pesticide restrictions, and low purchase prices. jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · barbadosgazette.com · www.aljazeera.com

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‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily Jamaica News [jamaicainquirer.com]

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‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields - Trinidad Tribune – Latest Trinidad And Tobago News [trinidadtribune.com]

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‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields | Barbados Gazette – Barbados & Caribbean News [barbadosgazette.com]

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‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields [www.aljazeera.com]

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