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Hail catastrophe in Sa Pobla: potato harvest on the brink

Why Mallorca Potato Farms Are So Vulnerable to Hail

Mallorca’s potato farms face hail risk, but financial pressure and low margins make the damage much harder to absorb.

Published: April 21, 2026
Hail catastrophe in Sa Pobla: potato harvest on the brink

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Why are Mallorca’s potato farms especially vulnerable to hail damage?

Potato farms in Mallorca can be vulnerable because even one severe storm can destroy a season’s income, not just part of the harvest. The risk is greater when farms are already struggling with pests, lower market prices, and rising operating costs, leaving little room to recover from sudden losses.

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