Netherlands: Potatoes are early, yield seems average
Potatoes are extremely early this year, but yields are still average. This can be concluded from various harvest estimates and trial harvests.
Europa 13/08/2025
Spain: It looks like a common potato, but it is one of the most dangerous invasive species in the country and is already expanding.
Not all invasive species have legs or wings. Some take root… and look like a potato. It’s called Jerusalem artichoke or Jerusalem artichoke. Its appearance resembles ginger or a misshapen potato.
Europa 13/08/2025
Germany (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania): Things are looking good for the tuber
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is considered the cradle of the potato, with ideal growing conditions. The harvest traditionally begins in August. The outlook is good, almost too good. The market is threatened by a potato glut.
Europa 13/08/2025
Russia: Despite potato shortage, import quota only weakly used
Although potatoes have been scarce and expensive in Russia for several months, importers there have only used about half of the quota for duty-free imports.
Europa 13/08/2025
Ecuador (Saraguro): Field day to evaluate the yield of the INIAP-Cañari potato variety.
With the aim of strengthening local production systems and promoting the use of varieties, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Technical Office of Saraguro, held a field day in the community of Jaratenta
Latam 13/08/2025
Paraguay: 20,000 tons of onions are produced in the country, with good economic results.
Paraguay currently consumes 150 tons of onions daily, while national demand is 54,000 tons per year.
Latam 12/08/2025
España: La patata de la Vega de Antequera con tradición, innovación y calidad
Aunque variedades como Spunta y Fábula han sido históricamente las más cultivadas, en los últimos años se han introducido nuevas variedades con formatos más homogéneos
Europa 12/08/2025
Francia: Un productor de Gigny-Bussy regala 500 toneladas de patatas ante la imposibilidad de poder venderlas
Se trata de una montaña de patatas que se ha convertido en el inesperado símbolo de la generosidad rural y la lucha contra el desperdicio alimentario
Europa 12/08/2025