Mexico: Producers predict an increase in demand for potato chips by 2026.
The president of the National Confederation of Potato Producers said that they have come from two very bad years with low sales and prices
Latam 04/02/2026
Bolivia (Oruro): Frosts destroy potato and quinoa crops and disaster declaration requested.
An intense cold wave hit Marka Andamarca, in the department of Oruro, and caused serious damage to agricultural production, especially to potato and quinoa crops.
Latam 04/02/2026
Bolivia: Overproduction of potatoes makes it difficult for farmers to cover production costs.
“Everyone grows potatoes,” admitted Marino Maraz, a producer from Laderas, acknowledging that with current market prices, it is difficult to think about making a good profit.
Latam 04/02/2026
Chile: Científicos chilenos desarrollan una variedad de papa que tarda más en oxidarse después de ser cortada
El avance permitiría reducir desperdicios postcosecha y mejorar la calidad del producto sin incorporar ADN de otros organismos.
Latam 03/02/2026
Perú: Granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en cuatro distritos de la provincia de Ambo
El consejero mencionó que el número de parcelas perjudicadas es incalculable, lo que generará serias repercusiones económicas para los productores.
Latam 03/02/2026
Bolivia (Potolo): Una intensa granizada acompañada de fuertes vientos afecta cultivos de papa y otras producciones
La Subcentral de la comunidad de Potolo, en el Distrito 8 de Sucre, se declaró en zona de desastre tras la intensa granizada y los fuertes vientos registrados este lunes, que destruyeron cultivos y afectaron a más de 800 familias.
Latam 03/02/2026
Chile: Chilean scientists develop a potato variety that takes longer to oxidize after being cut
The advance would allow for a reduction in post-harvest waste and an improvement in product quality without incorporating DNA from other organisms.
Latam 03/02/2026
Colombia: Two varieties of Colombian potatoes are among the best in the world
These tubers stood out for their texture, nutritional value, and versatility within Colombian cuisine.
Europa 01/02/2026