Germany's record-breaking potato harvest this year — 13 million tons — has driven down the prices for consumers. But for farmers, the potato surplus is proving costly.

Many planted more acreage after last year's high prices, only to be met with ideal growing conditions but no contracts to secure sales. Some have now been forced to repurpose or discard excess crop.

The situation highlights the risks of overproduction in agriculture, and the importance of market planning.

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