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The chips are down: Australia’s wet weather and supply chain woes causing potato supply issues


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Growers say prices for fertiliser, fuel and transport have also skyrocketed because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine

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Supermarket shelves have been stripped of popular brands of potato chips, while fish and chip shops are now struggling to get certain brands with the wet weather and supply chain issues affecting supplies of the humble spud.

Earlier this year growers warned the country faced a national potato shortage after wet weather wiped out crops, and prices for fertiliser, fuel and transport skyrocketed because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Continue reading…Growers say prices for fertiliser, fuel and transport have also skyrocketed because of Russia’s attack on UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSupermarket shelves have been stripped of popular brands of potato chips, while fish and chip shops are now struggling to get certain brands with the wet weather and supply chain issues affecting supplies of the humble spud.Earlier this year growers warned the country faced a national potato shortage after wet weather wiped out crops, and prices for fertiliser, fuel and transport skyrocketed because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Sign up for our free morning newsletter and afternoon email to get your daily news roundup Continue reading…