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Europe is facing a significant potato shortage following a summer of extreme heat and drought. Harvests are expected to be reduced by millions of tonnes, potentially leading to smaller and more expensive french fries. Financial losses for farmers are also anticipated.
![On the far left, small farmer Janez Jambrosic roasts his potatoes in vegetable oil. His harvest was cut in half this year due to the drought [Veronica Snoj/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1566-1789646433.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)