Argentina recession but potato sector grows
Argentina’s inflation rates are among the highest in the world. Despite these turbulent times, the potato industry is booming.
Argentina 08/04/2025
Tariff war puts French fry market on edge
The import tariffs imposed by President Trump on many countries on April 2 could have major consequences for the sale of French fries to the United States.
Europa 08/04/2025
Netherlans: Planting season starts and every grower has his own strategy
Due to the dry weather conditions this spring, potato growers are starting to plant early. The technique used to get the potatoes into the ground depends on the type of soil, but the grower’s personal preference also plays a role.
Europa 08/04/2025
Technology developed by MIT engineers makes pesticides stick to plant leaves
With the new system, farmers could significantly cut their use of pesticides and fertilizers, saving money and reducing runoff.
Norte Am. 07/04/2025
Chile: Chiloé promotes efficient potato production
More than 40 producers and technical advisors from the province participated in a field day organized by INIA Butalcura, focused on improving potato crop yields through advanced soil and water management techniques.
Latam 07/04/2025
Canadian potato production set to decline
Tariffs on frozen, fresh and seed potatoes will be disruptive, but new processing plants will help Canada’s potato sector
Norte Am. 06/04/2025
UK: Aeroponics in onion cultivation, an alternative to reducing the carbon footprint
In a project led by Jonathan Bell at Stourgarden, Professor Tracy Lawson and her team from the University of Essex are growing onions using LettUs Grow ultrasonic aeroponics.
Europa 06/04/2025
Spain: Farmers sell potatoes at the same price as 12 years ago, while supermarkets sell them at double the price.
With about ten days to go before the first extra-early potatoes can be harvested in Spain, the country’s tuber market offers produce mostly from France, Egypt or Israel.
Europa 05/04/2025