‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields
Summary
Slovenia is experiencing a big drop in potato harvests because of a severe drought in Europe. This year, farmers are finding it much harder to grow enough potatoes, and the problem also affects other crops like corn and grapes.Key Facts
- Slovenia’s potato harvest is down between 30% and 90% because of drought.
- In 2025, Slovenia produced only about one-third of the potatoes it needed.
- Farmers face other challenges like higher fertilizer costs and limits on pesticide use.
- The drought was especially bad in early August, hurting late-growing potatoes the most.
- A festival celebrating roasted potatoes was held in Slovenia despite smaller harvests.
- The drought also damaged corn and grape crops in Slovenia.
- An international analysis predicts a loss of about 3.1 million tonnes of potatoes in major European exporting countries like Germany and France.
- Potato farming in Slovenia is mostly done on small, family-run farms passed down over generations.
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