The Netherlands begins field trials with genetically edited potatoes
The goal is to achieve accumulated resistance against the destructive pathogen Phytophthora infestans and drastically reduce the use of chemical pesticides.
Europa 23/05/2026
Spain (Galicia): Potato production could be reduced by 25% due to flooding recorded during the winter.
Unións Agrarias warns that potato production in Galicia will fall by 25% due to flooding and competition from imports.
Europa 22/05/2026
Argentina (Traslasierra): Assessment after the frosts: “Some lost almost their entire potato harvest”
The intense frosts recorded in recent days caused serious damage to potato crops in the Traslasierra region, in the province of Córdoba.
Argentina 21/05/2026
Spain: Innovation in new varieties is defining the future of the potato sector.
Murcia is positioning itself as an initial driver, while new varieties are trying to stabilize the market.
Europa 21/05/2026
Europe: Belarus leads potato consumption.
Belarus leads potato consumption in Europe, with an annual average of 170 kg per person, according to UN data from 2020.
Europa 21/05/2026
Chile (Chiloé): INIA promotes technical workshops to reduce the use of chemical pesticides in potato cultivation
Gabriel Peña, researcher and transfer specialist at INIA Butalcura, highlighted the importance of this type of technology transfer in the territories.
Latam 21/05/2026
Mexico (Northern Sinaloa): The potato season concludes with lower yields due to high temperatures and the presence of pests.
The president of the Potato Producers Association of Los Mochis explained that the weather conditions severely affected the development of the crop.
Latam 21/05/2026
Argentina: Intense frosts impact potato production and raise concerns about potential losses in the millions.
Low temperatures have negatively impacted crops in the provinces of Córdoba and San Luis. According to producers, losses in some plantations could reach up to 80%.
Argentina 19/05/2026