While shortages on shelves are not expected, Tim Rooke says people may 'have to accept that the chips that we buy may not be as long as they normally are'.
While shortages on shelves are not expected, Tim Rooke says people may"have to accept that the chips that we buy may not be as long as they normally are".Chip lovers may have to settle for smaller versions of their favourite treat - after fears the dry summer has led to smaller potatoes.
Tim Rooke, chair of the National Farmers Union's potato forum, said potato farming is"not in a particularly good place at the moment" after a difficult harvest. While shortages on shelves are not expected, Mr Rooke said people would"have to accept that the chips that we buy may not be as long as they normally are".
He added:"Certainly the fresh potatoes that you buy from the supermarket may not just be as big as we'd hope they'd be. "Maybe the baking potatoes won't be as big and maybe they'll have a few more blemishes on them than normal."This summer's weather wasn't bad news for all producers, however.
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