El portal de la papa en Argentina
Agricultural activity in Castilla y León faces difficulties in filling staff positions during the campaign periods, which has led to an increase in the hiring of workers of foreign origin.
Tasmanian potato farmers are now required to adhere to a fresh set of biosecurity regulations designed to prevent the spread of potato mop top virus, following its initial detection in the state nine months ago.
The establishment of raw material production zones connected to processing industries is emerging as a significant trend in efforts to promote sustainable agricultural development and adapt to climate change.
The Basque Country’s Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Provincial Council, has launched a plan valued at 9.3 million euros to promote a significant transformation in the crop sector.
40% of the area has already been harvested, with a strong mobilization of workers dedicated to the lifting, selection and loading of the product.
In Mexico, the implementation of innovative technologies in potato cultivation, combined with regenerative agriculture practices, has allowed for a reduction of up to 20% in the use of agrochemicals.
"Things are getting ugly," is the first thing farmer Fernando Benito, from Cantalapiedra, says when asked about the uncertainty caused by the continuous rise in fuel prices.
With the next potato planting season just weeks away, one thing seems certain after this year’s challenging potato market: