Europe: Potato acreage in Belgium increases by 6 percent
The area under potato consumption in Belgium will grow by 6,000 hectares this year, reaching a total of 106,000 hectares.
Europa 11/04/2025
Plant Breeding: The first officially recognized skin-transplant potato is launched
KeyGene’s 2S1® technique allows desirable traits from two varieties to be combined in a single plant with genetic stability.
Europa 11/04/2025
Technology: Grimme presents the new generation of the Varitron series of two-row self-propelled vehicles
Grimme presents the new generation of its two-row self-propelled Varitron series. The focus of this renewal was on the new cab with a revised operating concept and several improvements to the product flow for vegetable and potato harvesting.
Europa 11/04/2025
Brazil: Onion prices fall in wholesale markets
Attempts to increase the pace of harvest combined with the arrival of foreign bulbs are detrimental to prices.
Latam 11/04/2025
Brazil: Rains in the South reduce potato supply in wholesale markets
Productivity declined due to the intense heat between February and March. Special Agata potatoes averaged R$82.00 per 25 kg bag at the São Paulo (SP) wholesale market (up 24%).
Latam 11/04/2025
Brasil: Chuvas no Sul reduzem oferta de batata no atacado
A produtividade diminui devido ao calor intenso entre fevereiro e março. A batata Ágata especial registrou média de R$ 82,00/saca de 25 kg no atacado de São Paulo (SP) (+24%).
Latam 11/04/2025
Brasil: Preços da cebola caem no atacado
Tentativas de aumentar o ritmo da colheita combinadas com a chegada de bulbos estrangeiros são prejudiciais aos preços.
Latam 11/04/2025
Mexico (Sinaloa): Increased surface area generates excess potato production and falls in price
Potato oversupply hits farmers in northern Sinaloa; water shortages in the northern part of the state have completely changed the region’s agricultural landscape.
Latam 10/04/2025