El portal de la papa en Argentina
The creation of the new cluster seeks to coordinate these capabilities, contribute knowledge and innovation, and strengthen a production chain that has one of its key points in southern Mendoza.
The potato campaign continues in the province of Segovia, but with each passing day, uncertainty in the sector increases due to the " ridiculously low prices " at the source.
Medium to high risk conditions could be linked to an increase in water demand.
Extreme heat and obstacles stemming from international policies have affected production and significantly increased costs.
France faces a sharp reduction in its major crops in 2026. Agreste estimates 6.55 million tons of storage potatoes, down 21.5%, and 8.90 million tons of corn, down around 35%.
OIPACYL believes it is necessary to closely monitor what is currently happening in Europe before drawing conclusions about the campaign as a whole.
Price increases are expected as the sector prepares for a change in product dimensions.
More than 80 producers from the province participated in a SAG Biobío workshop to learn about the new requirements, which will be mandatory from the 2027-2028 season.