Peru (Yunguyo): Intense hailstorm affected potato crops in Chimbo
Hailstorms up to 20 cm deep affected potato crops in Cuturapi, and authorities are assessing the damage to activate support measures.
Latam 08/01/2026
España: El precio de la patata baja un 60 % y los productores dudan de recolectarla
En la última sesión de la Lonja de León la patata de la variedad agria cotizó a 120 euros/tonelada, frente a los 320 de finales de 2023.
Europa 08/01/2026
Israel: Israeli potato exports experience a downturn
The potato sector in Israel has been hit by the impact of war as well as improvements in post-harvest treatments in Europe, leading to a drop in exports
Asia 08/01/2026
Perú: Huánuco logró exportar 60 toneladas de papa nativa a Estados Unidos en 2025.
Sesenta toneladas de papa nativa exportó Huánuco a los Estados Unidos en el 2025, confirmó el Gobierno Regional al considerar que dicho tubérculo se consolidó como uno de los productos emblemáticos de la agricultura regional con valor agregado.
Latam 08/01/2026
Spain: Potato prices fall by 60% and producers are hesitant to harvest them
In the last session of the León Exchange, the Agria variety potato was quoted at 120 euros/ton, compared to 320 at the end of 2023.
Europa 08/01/2026
India: Experts recommend export subsidies as potato farmers in Punjab confront a crisis due to a growing oversupply.
Punjab’s potato farmers and independent researchers called for urgent government intervention through subsidised exports as a massive production surplus collided with stagnant domestic demand and shrinking export prospects.
Asia 08/01/2026
España: La cosecha de papas en Lanzarote se beneficia gracias a las lluvias
Las lluvias de las últimas semanas han brindado un respiro al sector agrícola.
Europa 08/01/2026
Bolivia: Hailstorms affect potato crops and other production in municipalities in Potosí
Hail was present in communities of Cotagaita, Sacaca, San Pedro de Buena Vista, as well as Colquechaca and Pocoata.
Latam 08/01/2026