Europe: Potato prices plummet and fall below zero.
The European potato market is facing strong pressure as a result of a significant surplus, leading to producers, in some cases, having to absorb additional costs in order to sell their product.
The European potato market is facing strong pressure as a result of a significant surplus, leading to producers, in some cases, having to absorb additional costs in order to sell their product.
The Native Potato project promotes phytosanitary control, optimizes seed quality, and coordinates potato marketing, both in the national market and in export initiatives.
El proyecto Papa Nativa promueve el control fitosanitario, optimiza la calidad de las semillas y coordina la comercialización de papa, tanto en el mercado nacional como en iniciativas de exportación.
La disminución en el tráfico de mercancías por el estrecho de Ormuz ha tenido un impacto negativo en los precios internacionales de los fertilizantes.
La actividad agrícola en Castilla y León enfrenta dificultades para cubrir las plantillas durante los periodos de campaña, lo que ha llevado a un aumento en la contratación de trabajadores de origen extranjero.
Así lo confirma el estudio llevado a cabo por la USC y el Concello de Xinzo de Limia, en el que se destaca que la patata representa el 20% de los ingresos.
The potato season in Spain is beginning in the shadow of the previous season, which was characterized by low prices and marketing difficulties. This was stated by Eduardo Arroyo, president of APPALL.
Alva launched a project aimed at obtaining the Designation of Origin for its potatoes, with the purpose of revitalizing traditional cultivation and enhancing its value in the market.