
Brazil: Potato prices rise due to harvest problems caused by rains
Heavy rains in producing regions have been the main factor, causing a reduction in supply and, consequently, an increase in market values.
Heavy rains in producing regions have been the main factor, causing a reduction in supply and, consequently, an increase in market values.
As fortes chuvas nas regiões produtoras têm sido o principal fator, causando redução na oferta e, consequentemente, aumento nos valores de mercado.
Los productores temen que este incremento pueda desequilibrar el mercado al sumarse 2.000 hectáreas
Producers fear that this increase could unbalance the market by adding 2,000 hectares.
Según Óscar Salcedo, dirigente del Centro de Acopio de Puelles, el exceso de oferta ha reducido drásticamente el precio del tubérculo, afectando a los productores y comerciantes.
La agrupación NEPG se pregunta si la subida de superficie previsible en 2025 va a acarrear una bajada de la rentabilidad a los agricultores
The NEPG group is wondering whether the expected increase in acreage in 2025 will lead to a drop in profitability for farmers
According to Oscar Salcedo, manager of the Puelles Collection Center, the excess supply has drastically reduced the price of the tuber, affecting producers and traders.