Technical Information: Building roots, the starting point for obtaining desirable yields in potato cultivation
Root development is key to good establishment and efficient use of resources.
Argentina 04/09/2025
Paraguay: First production of early domestic potato of the Spunta variety
Within the framework of the Family Farming Fair held today on the Costanera in Asunción, the first batch of early domestic potatoes of the Spunta variety was presented and was a resounding success.
Latam 04/09/2025
Argentina: Due to the paper crisis, some producers will lose 100% of their investment.
The crisis in potato production is hitting Argentine producers hard, with problems of oversupply, high dollarized costs, unequal competition from subsidized countries, and adverse weather conditions.
Argentina 03/09/2025
Argentina: Producers are prevented from sending potatoes to markets.
The crisis is such that they can’t even pay for the labor for harvesting and packaging, so they can be present on Argentine tables.
Argentina 03/09/2025
Chile: Storage potatoes were the crop most affected by the weather this year.
A study on agricultural disasters shows that heavy rains and late frosts remain the main threat to farmers, with more than 2,500 hectares damaged by July.
Latam 02/09/2025
Spain: Potatoes remain the country’s most imported vegetable.
Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew by 9% in volume and 14% in value in the first half of 2025, reaching 2.4 million tons and 2.956 billion euros.
Europa 02/09/2025
France: French potato production could reach 8.5 million tons
The National Union of Potato Producers (UNPT) has presented its initial projections for the 2025 growing season.
Europa 02/09/2025
Spain: Coristanco’s Kennebec aspires to be the best potato of the year
He will participate in a tasting-competition promoted by the Association of Producing Villages, in Xinzo de Limia
Europa 02/09/2025