Russia: Despite potato shortage, import quota only weakly used
Although potatoes have been scarce and expensive in Russia for several months, importers there have only used about half of the quota for duty-free imports.
Europa 13/08/2025
Ecuador (Saraguro): Field day to evaluate the yield of the INIAP-Cañari potato variety.
With the aim of strengthening local production systems and promoting the use of varieties, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Technical Office of Saraguro, held a field day in the community of Jaratenta
Latam 13/08/2025
Paraguay: 20,000 tons of onions are produced in the country, with good economic results.
Paraguay currently consumes 150 tons of onions daily, while national demand is 54,000 tons per year.
Latam 12/08/2025
France: A producer in Gigny-Bussy gives away 500 tons of potatoes due to his inability to sell them.
It’s a mountain of potatoes that has become an unexpected symbol of rural generosity and the fight against food waste.
Europa 12/08/2025
Spain: The potato from Vega de Antequera with tradition, innovation, and quality
Although varieties such as Spunta and Fábula have historically been the most cultivated, in recent years new varieties with more homogeneous formats have been introduced.
Europa 12/08/2025
Germany: Fungicides against late blight and Alternaria in potatoes are no longer as effective as they were a few years ago.
Yield losses, increased use of active ingredient mixtures, resistance: Potato growers are fighting Phytophthora.
Europa 07/08/2025
Peru: Nine small producer organizations sign contract for more than S/5 million with the snack industry
Organizations in the Huánuco region signed a purchase and sale agreement with the snack processing company Inka Crops to supply a total of 2,975 tons of Capiro variety potatoes between December 2025 and April 2026.
Latam 06/08/2025
Peru (CIP): Peruvian biofortified potatoes reach the Indian market
The CIP director general indicated that these varieties arrive in India as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at strengthening both food security and the development of the agricultural sector in the region.
Latam 06/08/2025