Spain (Castile and León): Alternaria spreads while the beetle population decreases in potato crops
The moth continues its peak flight period in Segovia and on the border between the provinces of Ávila and Valladolid
Europa 04/08/2026
Nicaragua: The price of potatoes registers a significant increase.
Currently, due to water scarcity and lack of rain in the mountains, the price of potatoes has increased.
Latam 31/07/2026
Argentina (Mendoza): Research on management strategies against late blight of potato
Recent trials conducted in Mendoza by INTA are providing valuable information that can guide producers in their decision-making process.
Argentina 31/07/2026
Spain: Late potatoes can still take advantage of high-efficiency potassium.
The tuber that will be harvested in September or October has an essential tool to optimize both the yield and the quality of the product.
Europa 31/07/2026
Spain (Salamanca): Despite the good quality of the potato, the campaign is marked by an atmosphere of pessimism.
Farmers have started the harvest season with discouragement, given that prices do not exceed 20 cents per kilo.
Europa 31/07/2026
Japan is considering removing restrictions on the import of fresh potatoes from the United States.
Japan is considering actions that could lead to the full opening of its market to fresh potatoes from the United States, following a request from Washington.
Asia 29/07/2026
Spain (Castilla y León): The potato season started with good yield and quality but low prices for the producer
The harvest balance stands at "around 60 tons per hectare," a figure "better than expected."
Europa 28/07/2026
Spain: The heat has reduced potato production by more than 10% and prices have yet to recover.
The decline has already been evident in the earliest varieties, and if the temperature does not decrease, it could worsen in the remaining ones.
Europa 28/07/2026