Bolivia: Hailstorms affect potato crops and other production in municipalities in Potosí
Hail was present in communities of Cotagaita, Sacaca, San Pedro de Buena Vista, as well as Colquechaca and Pocoata.
Latam 08/01/2026
Spain: The potato harvest in Lanzarote benefits from the rains
The rains of the last few weeks have provided a respite for the agricultural sector.
Europa 08/01/2026
Peru: Huánuco managed to export 60 tons of native potatoes to the United States in 2025.
Huánuco exported sixty tons of native potatoes to the United States in 2025, confirmed the Regional Government, considering that this tuber has consolidated itself as one of the emblematic products of regional agriculture with added value.
Latam 08/01/2026
Colombia: The potato snack market is expected to grow by 5.10% between 2025 and 2034.
Today, potato chip lovers around the world are celebrating, because internationally, August 20th is considered and recognized as World Potato Chip Day.
Latam 07/01/2026
Colombia/Peru: ICA expands regional phytosanitary risk management on the Punta Morada potato complex
Within the framework of its functions as the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Colombia, the ICA participated in the Regional Workshop “Punta Morada Complex of potato and other solanaceous plants”, held at the CIP
Latam 07/01/2026
Chile: Potatoes are going through their worst period in a decade.
A smaller planting area is expected for the next season, although this will depend on the prices obtained in the current harvest and possible reductions in production costs.
Latam 07/01/2026
Mexico (Sinaloa): Excessive potato acreage raises concerns about possible market saturation
More than 15,000 hectares of potatoes planted in the current agricultural cycle
Latam 02/01/2026
Mexico: Producers warn of risks from imported potatoes
Domestic potato production faces a new challenge with imports from the US, a situation that not only impacts competition in the domestic market, but also raises phytosanitary concerns for Mexican producers.
Latam 02/01/2026