Luxembourg must protect its crops against new pests
Reed leafhoppers can carry bacteria that harm potatoes and other crops. They are already present near the border.
Europa 30/06/2025
South Africa: Could there be a potato shortage in the country in the coming months?
Capetonians were taken aback on Tuesday afternoon when the beloved and renowned Golden Dish announced significant changes to their potato-based offerings.
Africa 30/06/2025
Belgium: Potato prices fall sharply on the free market
The price of potatoes on the open market has fallen to 50 euros per tonne, its lowest level in several years, according to figures from the sectoral organisation Belgapom .
Europa 30/06/2025
Switzerland: Potatoes also suffer from the high temperatures
Potatoes have been hit hard by the intense heat of recent days. In the canton of Vaud, the situation is becoming critical, worries Sébastien Pasche, vice-president of the Swiss Potato Growers’ Union and a farmer.
Europa 30/06/2025
Netherlands: Potato land area at highest level since 2000
The area of land used for growing table potatoes has not been this large in 25 years.
Europa 30/06/2025
Colombia (Ipiales): A la crisis por bajos precios se le suma una plaga a la papa
La preocupación crece entre los agricultores y campesinos del departamento de Nariño, quienes enfrentan una difícil situación debido a la drástica caída en los precios de la papa, uno de los productos agrícolas más importantes de la región.
Latam 28/06/2025
Paraguay: Paraguarí, the birthplace of the national potato
The department of Paraguarí has established itself as the heart of potato production in the country. It accounts for 70% of all potato processing nationwide.
Latam 28/06/2025
Paraguay: Paraguarí, la cuna de la papa nacional
El departamento de Paraguarí se consolida como el corazón de la producción de papa en el país. Aporta el 70% del total procesado de papa a nivel nacional.
Latam 28/06/2025