Farmer lost 150 tons of potatoes due to a fake post on social media: what happened

In the Polish village of Dąbrowica, farmer Piotr lost about 150 tons of potatoes after a fake post about free harvest appeared on social media. People flocked to his field with bags and trailers, thinking they could take potatoes for free.

The farmer from the Polish village of Dąbrowica was shocked when he saw that his potato harvest had disappeared overnight. This happened after a fake post circulated on social media claiming that the man was supposedly 'giving away potatoes for free because he couldn't sell them.'

Loss of harvest and the farmer's hopes

«I was shocked. I am 68 years old and have never experienced anything like this. It's like a scene from a Barei movie. I hope those who were in the field will contact me and we will resolve this peacefully. Otherwise, I will turn to the prosecutor's office. They simply stole my potatoes!», – the farmer reported.

The man explained that he could not prevent the theft because he was at a family celebration that day and did not know what was happening in the field. Piotr has been cultivating the land for 25 years. He has not contacted the police yet, hoping that people will return the stolen harvest when they learn about the deception.

Estimates and predictions regarding potato prices in Ukraine

It is worth noting that analyst of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, Maksym Hopka, predicts a sharp increase in potato prices in Ukraine this winter. It is expected that potato prices in supermarkets could rise to 55 UAH per kilogram.

At the beginning of the autumn season of 2025, potatoes in Ukraine began to decrease in price due to increased supply. Producers were forced to lower prices by an average of 10%. There was an increased popularity of larger potato varieties among buyers.

A farmer in a Polish village lost a large portion of his potato harvest due to a fake post on social media. This situation highlights the importance of verifying information before taking any action to avoid similar cases in the future.