Germany: Cicadas spread in potato fields
It spreads rapidly, transmits pathogens, and causes massive crop losses: the reed glasswing. Will this have consequences for food prices and consumers?
Europa 21/08/2025
Germany: New platform for potato breeding
Researchers have developed a genome-based metabolic model for potatoes that can improve the breeding of new stress-tolerant varieties.
Europa 21/08/2025
World French Fries Day: A must-have in Argentine homes
A BMS study revealed that 77% of Argentinians include potato chips in their next snack purchase, cementing their place as one of the country’s favorites.
Argentina 20/08/2025
Brasil: Produtores do sudoeste de São Paulo concluem plantio de batata
Produtividade média chega a 42 t/ha em julho no mercado
Latam 20/08/2025
Bolivia: The giant and tasty Desirée potatoes in the country are from Chaco.
In the community of Zapatera Centro, located in the department of Tarija, the potato known as "Desiree" is the queen of the tuber family.
Latam 20/08/2025
Colombia (Boyacá): Native Potato Biomuseum rescues nearly 60 types of native potatoes
Farmers and young people recovered nearly 60 types of native potatoes in a living museum that transformed the community and local tourism.
Latam 18/08/2025
Europa: Record increase in potato cultivation area in North-Western Europe
In 2025, farmers in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium planted significantly more potatoes than forecast back in the spring. Instead of the expected increase of 25,000 hectares.
Europa 18/08/2025
Colombia (Cundipapa): Farmers in Cundinamarca sell potatoes at toll booths during the long weekend.
With an investment of $2.5 billion, this weekend producers from different provinces will be able to directly market their potatoes.
Latam 18/08/2025