The late -season potato harvest is expected to be excellent. The yield per hectare has reached 255 quintals, according to Mohammed Benkouiten, head of the organization, production and technical support department at the DSA
Prices for white potatoes produced in the Huánuco department are extremely low, affecting local producers, who cannot compete with agricultural production on the Peruvian coast.
As Vietnam’s Central Highlands region continues to develop its agricultural sector, one crop stands out for its promising economic potential: potatoes.
Since its inception in early 2024, the project has provided more than 10,000 technical assistance sessions and developed 730 training sessions, obtaining positive results in production.
The resources generated through the marketing of the products will be invested in the sustainability of the plant and to continue supporting potato producers.
Potato prices are also taking a big step up this week. The top of the market is rising by 3 euros to 40 euros per 100 kilos. The bottom of the market is climbing to 25 euros per 100 kilos.
The area was being prepared for potato cultivation, which could compromise valuable ecosystems in the region.
Although Belgium is "only" fifth in Europe in terms of potato production, it has grown in a few decades to become the largest exporter of processed potato products in the world.
