El portal de la papa en Argentina
Potato producers are facing 2026 with concern about the possibility of overlaps in production between different regions.
The initiative, promoted by INIA Carillanca and financed by FIA, will be developed over three years, collaborating with farmers and municipalities to promote agroecological practices in the most representative potato-producing communes.
The Miss Tata campaign is back in stores to promote locally grown potatoes, coinciding with a surge in their consumption in Portugal.
Eduardo Arroyo, president of the Potato Producers Association of Castilla y León, pointed out that the high temperatures recorded in recent weeks have subjected the crop to intense water stress, which has stopped its growth.
The potato industry is adopting technological innovations with the aim of optimizing resource use, minimizing environmental impact and boosting production, thus responding to the challenges posed by climate change.
The third edition of the commemoration focuses on highlighting the importance of this crop as a source of sustenance, its contribution to strengthening rural economies and its key role in the development of sustainable agri-food systems.
Potato producers are facing 2026 with concern about the possibility of overlaps in production between different regions.
Potatoes help reduce poverty and improve resilience, promoting more inclusive and sustainable agri-food systems.