Bolivia (La Paz): Potatoes, barley and quinoa are lost due to the overflow of the river in Pucarani
The effects of the weather continue to cause havoc in some regions of the department of La Paz.
Latam 04/02/2025
Colombia: CAR suspends potato crops in Cundinamarca due to affecting water sources
The Regional Autonomous Corporation of Cundinamarca (CAR) ordered the suspension of agricultural activities on three properties in the El Dintel area, after confirming that the use of fungicides and heavy machinery was contaminating water sources.
Latam 04/02/2025
Panama: Potato prices skyrocket! Shortage drives up costs
The price of potatoes has reached historic levels in Panama due to low production caused by bad weather and lack of seeds. Farmers warn that the crisis could repeat itself if urgent measures are not taken.
Latam 04/02/2025
India: Awareness cum seed distribution programme on potato cultivation held at KVK Shopian
The Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST-Kashmir in collaboration with KVK Shopian organized an awareness cum seed distribution Program under the TSP of AICRP (Potato) at KVK Shopian.
Asia 04/02/2025
Uruguay: High temperatures affect the quality of potatoes at the UAM
Potato production in the wholesale market is facing quality problems due to high temperatures and the arrival of recently harvested batches that have not yet completed their maturation
Latam 04/02/2025
Spain (A Mariña): Trabada residents can plant potatoes again
The Ministry of Rural Environment confirmed to the council that it will become a buffer zone, which allows the planting of this food
Europa 04/02/2025
Spain: Galician potato with IXP seal, named the fifth best in the world in quality
The Galician potato with the IXP seal has been ranked fifth worldwide in the prestigious ranking published by the prestigious travel website TasteAtlas.
Europa 03/02/2025
Study: Potato consumption not linked to heart disease or hypertension
New meta-analysis finds no significant association, but fried potatoes may raise hypertension risk.
Europa 02/02/2025