The unseasonable heat is causing a decrease in potato yields in Hokkaido.

2025-09-12 00:00

Potato growers in Hokkaido, Japan's largest potato-producing region, are reporting lower yields this season as prolonged summer heat impacts crop quality and size. The Tokachi region, which alone accounts for around 30% of Japan's potato output, has been particularly affected. Farmer Yoshii

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