Germany: Farmers forced to destroy potatoes as they are unable to sell them
The record harvest drove down prices and forced several German producers to destroy part of their production due to a lack of buyers.
Europa 17/11/2025
Colombia: “For every 40 million pesos invested, the potato producer only recovers 4 million”
The potato sector in Colombia faces low prices, uncertain weather and a lack of planning, which threatens profitability and forces a rethinking of production.
Latam 17/11/2025
Spain: “Potato prices continue to fall in freefall with warehouses full and no sales”
The Potato Producers Association of Castilla y León (Appacyl), which represents the sector, emphasizes the importance of having contracts signed before planting.
Europa 17/11/2025
Honduras: Producers block the CA-4 highway and demand a halt to imported potatoes
On Monday morning, potato farmers in western Honduras held simultaneous protests and road blockades to demand urgent government measures to protect domestic production from the increasing influx of imported potatoes.
Latam 17/11/2025
Brazil: Potato consumption falls 90% in 50 years.
Potato consumption in Brazil does not reflect the versatility or nutritional value of this tuber. While neighboring and European countries maintain high averages, Brazilians consume only 4 kg of fresh (raw) potatoes per year.
Latam 16/11/2025
A diversificação da Batata Brasileira: como agregar valor no Agro
O setor da batata in natura no Brasil se encontra em um momento decisivo. A manutenção do status quo de commodity tem gerado margens de lucro apertadas e uma perda crônica de valor na cadeia.
Latam 16/11/2025
Brasil: Consumo de batata cai 90% em 50 anos.
O consumo de batata no Brasil não reflete a versatilidade ou o valor nutricional desse tubérculo. Enquanto países vizinhos e europeus mantêm médias elevadas, os brasileiros consomem apenas 4 kg de batatas frescas (cruas) por ano.
Latam 16/11/2025
Chile: Innovation and Efficiency in Potato Harvesting
With equipment such as the Dewulf Torro combine harvester and the Miedema CP 42P/80 planter, farmers can ensure more sustainable and profitable production.
Latam 16/11/2025