El portal de la papa en Argentina
The European potato market is facing strong pressure as a result of a significant surplus, leading to producers, in some cases, having to absorb additional costs in order to sell their product.
The Native Potato project promotes phytosanitary control, optimizes seed quality, and coordinates potato marketing, both in the national market and in export initiatives.
2025 was marked by losses, oversupply, and a sharp drop in prices.
The potato season in Spain is beginning in the shadow of the previous season, which was characterized by low prices and marketing difficulties. This was stated by Eduardo Arroyo, president of APPALL.
Alva launched a project aimed at obtaining the Designation of Origin for its potatoes, with the purpose of revitalizing traditional cultivation and enhancing its value in the market.
The decrease in freight traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has had a negative impact on international fertilizer prices.
This is confirmed by the study carried out by the USC and the Xinzo de Limia City Council, which highlights that potatoes represent 20% of the income.
In recent years, a significant number of farmers in the prov. have chosen to cultivate potatoes during the winter-spring season. Unfortunately, this year’s potato harvest has been disappointing, marked by decreased yields and declining market prices.