Japanese purple sweet potato prices rise again

After a period of decline, with time only 180,000 VND / ta- 60kg, more than a week, the price of Japanese purple sweet potato in Binh Tan (Vinh Long) has rebounded with prices from 400000-500000 VND / kg.

Farmers should not massively potato back to avoid risks. Traders in local search and enhanced potatoes purchased by demand from the domestic market and exports to China rebounded. At this price, the potato grower profits after deducting investment expenses. However, the agricultural sector has warned farmers not to grow potatoes back massively to avoid risks. As many farmers have increased potato prices is that supply is running out, potatoes to harvest area is very limited. Officer Nguyen Van Tri- Chamber of Agriculture and Rural Development synthetic Binh Tan said, the district is still some 1,500 hectares of sweet potatoes, but only about 400 ha can be harvested selling price in the coming days, the area was the majority from 1-2 months of age.