Peru (Vinchos-Ayacucho): INIA established demonstration plots for the production of high-quality potato seeds.
The activity was carried out within the framework of the agreement between INIA and PERU LNG.
Latam 28/03/2026
Europe: Potato prices plummet and fall below zero.
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.
Latam 26/03/2026
Peru (Huánuco): Frost and hailstorms impact 237 hectares of native potato crops in six provinces
The Native Potato project promotes phytosanitary control, optimizes seed quality, and coordinates potato marketing, both in the national market and in export initiatives.
Latam 25/03/2026
Argentina: Potato acreage fell by almost 12% in southeastern Buenos Aires province
2025 was marked by losses, oversupply, and a sharp drop in prices.
Argentina 24/03/2026
Spain (Castilla y León): Area dedicated to potatoes decreases after a year of falling 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.
Europa 24/03/2026
Spain: The Álava Potato will have a Designation of Origin that will support and strengthen this crop with a great historical tradition.
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.
Europa 24/03/2026
Chile: They foresee a steady increase in the production costs of potatoes, wheat and oats at the regional level.
The decrease in freight traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has had a negative impact on international fertilizer prices.
Latam 24/03/2026
Vietnam: The potato harvest this season is facing challenges.
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.
Asia 24/03/2026