Guatemala: Potato varieties with high commercial quality have been identified in San Marcos.
During the harvest day, held on July 7, 2026, the introduced varieties Jolene, Levante and Napoleon were analyzed, comparing them with the Loman variety.
During the harvest day, held on July 7, 2026, the introduced varieties Jolene, Levante and Napoleon were analyzed, comparing them with the Loman variety.
The devaluation was close to 20% during the week in all wholesale markets.
Potato harvesting begins at dusk to avoid damage to the tubers from high temperatures
The winter harvest has begun to mobilize the main potato-producing regions of southeastern Brazil, which started the transition to winter zones in the first half of July 2026.
In the national market, the price of a ton of the tuber is 12,000 pesos.
In Andalusia, in the final phase of the campaign, prices range between 20 and 25 cents per kilo.
Inicium organic (Brometan) is an organic biostimulant designed to promote the initial development of the crop by stimulating the physiological processes of the plant and improving the interaction between the roots and the soil.
At the INIA Remehue facilities, the Ministry of Agriculture has reactivated the Regional Potato Roundtable in the Los Lagos Region, with the aim of strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors.