Europe: Causes that explain the serious potato crisis in 2025
The potato growers’ association NEPG issues a very direct warning to farmers: are they prepared to continue producing potatoes while incurring significant losses?
The potato growers’ association NEPG issues a very direct warning to farmers: are they prepared to continue producing potatoes while incurring significant losses?
Se espera una buena productividad de la cosecha.
A good harvest productivity is expected.
O setor de frutas e verduras, especialmente a batata, tornou-se o principal motor da redução do custo dos alimentos, tornando a cesta básica mais acessível.
Espera-se uma boa produtividade da colheita.
In recent days, the North Potosí region has been experiencing heavy rainfall that is affecting agricultural production and some educational infrastructure.
La superficie sembrada de papa de otoño 2025 fue de 2.138 ha. La producción fue muy buena y se estimó en 56.468 toneladas, con un rendimiento promedio de 26,4 toneladas por hectárea. La producción obtenida fue 20% superior a la de la pasada zafra.
As French farmers plan for the 2026 potato campaign, the UNPT is sending a stark message: the crisis experienced in 2025 demonstrates what happens when production grows faster than demand.