France is one of the world’s largest potato-growing countries. The current annual potato production is 160,000 tons, which is expected to reach 200,000 tons within five years. Small scale frozen french fries production line is popular equipment for individuals to start a business since most people there like to eat French fries. Bernard Quere, general manager of the French Potato Planting Federation, accepted an exclusive interview with World Potato Market magazine and told reporters about the development plan and market strategy of potato industry in the next few years.
Reporter:How is the French potato industry planned in the next few years?
BQ：短期内，我们将增加马铃薯种植产量，并在5-6年内实现年均产量20万吨的目标。我们将高度重视法国马铃薯种植计划，该计划将在肥沃的土壤和严格控制优质植物检疫的基础上实施。法国马铃薯生产者必须有足够的土地进行轮作，以避免病虫害的风险。我们还需要隔离有害生物。对此，我们将与荷兰企业加强合作伙伴关系。作为世界马铃薯种植强国，荷兰可以依靠法国种植者扩大对欧洲的出口。
Reporter:How to treat the potato planting market in Europe?
BQ：由于淀粉和薯条市场相对标准化，因此可以进行中期预测。然而，自从法国政府两年前宣布实施安全土豆种植计划以来，法国新鲜土豆市场出现了许多不确定性。该计划允许农民选择适合的品种进行种植，但大多数农民种植的土豆并未获得认证和正式监督。由于这些土豆是在传统商品销售点出售的，人们担心这将对他们的新鲜土豆市场以及由小规模冷冻薯条生产线制作的薯条产生影响。
Reporter: What are your expectations for the next production season?
BQ：我希望能迎来一个更好的生产季节，肯定会比今年好。法国土豆种植的单位产量正在下降，并且在某些市场上存在一些质量问题，这将影响土豆的销售。我们将密切关注上述影响，并鼓励土豆加工企业严格控制薯条加工线的质量，以生产高质量的薯条以满足公众的需求。
