Colombia: PepsiCo implements a clean energy-powered fertilizer that could reduce emissions from potato crops by up to 90%.
The project integrates emissions reduction with increased productivity and optimized resource use.
Latam 30/04/2026
Costa Rica: Agreement with Chinese universities for applied research and knowledge transfer in potato cultivation.
The visit by a delegation from Qinghai University and Yunnan Agricultural University is focused on academic exchange, technological advancement, and the implementation of joint projects.
Latam 30/04/2026
Costa Rica: Producers request immediate support to promote consumption of domestic potatoes
Domestic production continues to grow, but the current challenge lies not in planting, but in selling. More than a thousand families depend on you choosing Costa Rican products on your next trip to the supermarket.
Latam 30/04/2026
Spain: Castilla y León is positioned as a leader in potato production, contributing nearly 45% of the total volume at the national level.
The Board highlights the importance of the sector and is committed to promoting its modernization to meet market challenges and rising production costs.
Europa 30/04/2026
Belgium: 53% of production is still in storage.
As of April 1st, Belgian potato stocks, dominated by Fontane, remain exceptionally high.
Europa 26/04/2026
Spain (Salamanca): Thousands of euros in losses and tens of tons of potatoes discarded underground.
Most farmers decided not to harvest this year due to low prices and heavy rains. Now, many have been forced to bury the tubers, as the cost of harvesting exceeds their market value.
Europa 26/04/2026
Argentina (Villarino): Um levantamento abrangente foi iniciado para analisar os danos causados pelas fortes chuvas às plantações de cebola.
O município, em colaboração com o INTA e a CORFO, pretende avaliar o impacto específico das chuvas na região sul do distrito.
Argentina 19/04/2026
Mexico: Sonora leads potato production with more than 25% of the national production.
According to data updated to April 2026, Sagarhpa recorded a production of 613,000 tons in 2024, while in 2025 it reached 688,194 tons.
Latam 19/04/2026