Europe: Potato prices continue to fall - farmers can’t get rid of their harvest
Potato prices continue to fall. The supply of potatoes is enormous and demand is approaching zero.
Europa 27/08/2025
Australia: Potato mop top virus detected at second Tasmanian site as states band together to stop spread
The movement of Tasmanian potatoes to the mainland could be restricted after the second detection of potato mop-top virus in the island state.
Oceania 27/08/2025
Netherlands: Potato crisis in Overijssel: ’We can’t get rid of potatoes’
The abundant potato harvest is worrying potato growers in the province. They’re left with a large portion of the harvest. And for the potatoes they do sell, they only get a few cents.
Europa 27/08/2025
Spain: "In Europe, there are two years’ worth of potatoes."
"We started harvesting on July 17th and we’ve harvested less than other years in eight days."
Europa 27/08/2025
Chile: Potato producers from La Araucanía participate in a technical tour to Chiloé
The tour - awarded by INIA Carillanca and supported by FIA - aimed to teach 14 farmers about native varieties and agroecological management.
Latam 27/08/2025
Bélgica: Potato overproduction, a non-profit organization offers to sell them at low prices to avoid waste
Mountains of potatoes that risk ending up in the trash. In Walloon warehouses, stocks are so high that last year’s harvests are threatening to rot due to lack of outlets.
Europa 27/08/2025
France: "Quinze euros la tonne, ce n’est pas un prix", la détresse des producteurs de pommes de terre face à la chute des prix
La récolte vient tout juste de commencer et déjà, les agriculteurs sont inquiets. Les prix de vente sont tellement bas que certains recommandent de détruire leur production s’ils ne peuvent pas la stocker en attendant des jours meilleurs.
Europa 26/08/2025
Argentina: The Andean potato, a driver of innovation and agricultural development in Mendoza
From Mendoza, Quipu Cultivos Andinos focuses on a diverse potato that boosts agriculture and the local economy. Learn about its varieties and sales locations.
Argentina 25/08/2025