Brazil: Frost affects most of the country’s potato-producing regions.
It is not yet possible to estimate the losses
Latam 27/06/2025
Guatemala: Potato cultivation, a driver of agricultural development in the eastern part of the country.
In the El Botadero community of the municipality of Jutiapa, a land preparation workshop for potato cultivation was held, with the participation of KOPIA Project professionals and beneficiary women farmers.
Latam 25/06/2025
EU: European agriculture faces an imminent crisis due to the elimination of essential plant protection products
The European agricultural sector faces a major challenge that threatens its medium-term viability: the growing shortage of effective plant protection products that allow farmers to protect their crops from diseases and pests.
Europa 25/06/2025
Spain: The Basque Government is investing 6.78 million euros to revive seed potato cultivation in Álava.
The new Plan aims to revitalize seed potato cultivation by increasing the number of hectares cultivated in Alava.
Europa 25/06/2025
Peru: Potato production contributes to economic growth in Huánuco
Huánuco closed the first quarter of 2025 with economic growth of 4.5%, ranking among the most dynamic regions in the country.
Latam 24/06/2025
Spain (Los Realejos): Ancient Pope at risk of disappearing
First, the scarcity and intensity of the rain that has fallen in the area since January have caused most of this year’s production to rot, and farmers fear losing the seeds they have preserved for 403 years.
Europa 23/06/2025
Netherlans:
Buyers abroad are currently not waiting for potatoes from the Netherlands. As a result, export does not bring relief in the difficult market situation, in which there is no demand for free potatoes.
Europa 22/06/2025
Netherlans: Cheap potatoes do not encourage processors
Dutch potato processors have reduced capacity in May, despite the cheaper raw material. In total, 340,700 tons of potatoes were swallowed by the factories, which is more than 7 percent less than in April.
Europa 22/06/2025