Belgica: Turbulent times in the potato sector: What is really going on?
With unilaterally terminated contracts and scaled back contract proposals, the Belgian potato sector is experiencing turbulent times.
Europa 24/03/2025
UK: Infected EU potato imports another threat to UK agri-food industry
Reports that Ring Rot has been confirmed in two consignments of ware potatoes imported into the UK from Poland has been described by Carla Lockhart MP as very alarming.
Europa 24/03/2025
Argelia: The potato industry still seeking regulation
During this month of Ramadan, while the prices of some agricultural products have stabilized, the potato has been the exception.
Africa 24/03/2025
Bolivia: Rains damage 13,000 hectares of potatoes and 7% of production is lost.
Rural Development and Land Minister Yamil Flores said the government is working to compensate for the losses.
Latam 24/03/2025
Argentina (SE de Bs.As.): Superficie con papa 2025 es la mayor en 25 años
En el marco de la 46º Fiesta Provincial de la Papa desarrollada en la localidad de Comandante Nicanor Otamendi, partido de General Alvarado, se llevó a cabo el denominado “Encuentro de Productores” organizado por la Federación Nacional de Papa.
Argentina 23/03/2025
Argentina (SE de Bs. As.): "A pesar del aumento del área papera, las perpectivas son buenas por las necesidades de la industria"
Durante la 46º Fiesta de la Papa, autoridades provinciales y productores de papa realizaron un balance sobre el proceso productivo y las expectativas para la cosecha, destacando el potencial de la actividad como motor de desarrollo local.
Argentina 23/03/2025
Bolivia: Los intermediarios ganan hasta un 50% más que los productores de papa y otros alimentos
La falta de acceso a mercados y financiamiento obliga a los agricultores a vender a precios bajos a terceros que incrementan el costo de los productos de la canasta básica.
Latam 23/03/2025
Argentina (Southeast Buenos Aires): "Despite the increase in the potato production area, the outlook is good due to the industry’s needs."
During the 46th Potato Festival, provincial authorities and potato producers reviewed the production process and harvest expectations, highlighting the activity’s potential as a driver of local development.
Argentina 23/03/2025