Spain (Sa Pobla): Hailstorm destroys potato crops
"Nematodes weren’t enough, and now this," says a farmer in front of his potato field destroyed by hail.
Europa 29/09/2025
Colombia (Nariño): Million-dollar losses and threats to the potato production sector
In Nariño, the alarm is ringing: potato producers in Colombia are facing a profound crisis that has already lasted for about nine months.
Latam 29/09/2025
Argentina: Oversupply and falling exports: "Potatoes sell for a third of what they cost to produce"
Domestic oversupply, declining exports of processed potatoes, and an uncompetitive dollar are hitting potato producers across the country. How is the crisis impacting the pockets of consumers and merchants?
Argentina 28/09/2025
Ecuador: Potato prices rise in Riobamba markets
In Riobamba, the price of potatoes is generating divided opinions among merchants at the Mayorista market and the San Alfonso market.
Latam 28/09/2025
Potato Harvest Causes Price Drop in Moldova and Ukraine
This year, farmers in Moldova and Ukraine have had a high potato harvest, but prices have dropped to a minimum level in the last three years. This was reported by Logos Press.
Europa 28/09/2025
Colombia: Government announces measures to address price crisis in the paper sector
With the participation of the governorates of Nariño, Cauca, Cundinamarca, and Boyacá, the National Government concluded the second National Potato Roundtable.
Latam 28/09/2025
Colombia (Berlin): Producers hold "papatón" in Bucaramanga to confront the crisis caused by low prices
For five years, they’ve been working at a loss and with debts to banks due to loans they’ve taken out. They’ve already spent $34,000 to buy two sacks of potatoes at Centro Abastos, when a sack costs more than $50,000 to produce.
Latam 28/09/2025
Spain: Xinzo’s sour potato outperforms other varieties
In the Xinzo area, one of the best potatoes in Spain is grown, also recognized internationally.
Europa 27/09/2025