Germany distributes 4,000 tons of potatoes for free after a record harvest.
The largest potato harvest in 25 years has allowed thousands of tons of surplus potatoes to be distributed free of charge throughout Berlin.
Europa 01/02/2026
Peru: Native potato vodka, a premium drink with local identity.
Ecomachine, a Peruvian startup from Huánuco, has revolutionized the agro-industrial sector with the development of an automated system for the production of vodka from native potatoes.
Latam 01/02/2026
Vietnam: Commercial potato production paves the way for crop restructuring
In recent years, potatoes have become a key crop during the winter and spring seasons, providing high economic value and efficiency for farmers.
Asia 30/01/2026
Chile: Zero Footprint Potato, an agroecological transition protocol for potato production systems in La Araucanía
Two innovative projects will begin development this year in the Araucanía Region, focused on the potato and olive sectors. Both were prepared, submitted, and implemented by INIA Carillanca.
Latam 30/01/2026
Brasil: Chuvas fazem subir os preços da batata em todos os mercados atacadistas.
Os preços sobem até 17% em uma semana.
Latam 30/01/2026
Argentina (Rio Negro): A área semeada com cebolas no Vale Inferior diminui em quase 40%.
A área declarada de cultivo de cebola caiu de 3.010 para 1.853 hectares na safra 2025/26, segundo dados do IDEVI.
Latam 30/01/2026
Spain (Castilla y León): The potato season begins marked by uncertainty.
Sowing season begins in the region with the sector focused on farmgate prices, rising production costs, and the need for effective planning.
Europa 28/01/2026
Spain: In just one year, the price of potatoes in Ourense has fallen to 0.18 euros per kilo
"Who makes all that profit? Or what works in that the pataca chegue aos fogares non, only the intermediary between them and us, or supermarket, leva case everything"
Europa 28/01/2026