Peru: MIDAGRI promotes project of biofortified potatoes with iron to overcome anemia
An agreement was also signed for innovations to combat the Fusarium plague that affects plantain and banana crops in Peru.
Latam 18/02/2025
Germany: The traditional German staple is experiencing a new boom
Potato consumption in Germany is experiencing a new boom after this traditional product of German cuisine lost popularity in recent decades, accused of being fattening and part of old-fashioned dishes.
Europa 17/02/2025
Peru: Expert denies overproduction of potatoes and assures that their price is stabilizing after temporary drop
At the beginning of the year, the price of potatoes dropped to S/ 0.60 per kilo and so far in February its price has recovered and tends to stabilize within normal ranges for the season, explained Fovida specialist Ángel Villavicencio.
Latam 17/02/2025
Cuba: Zapata Swamp Confirmed as Paper Territory
The current potato campaign confirms the Ciénaga de Zapata as an ideal territory for the cultivation of this much-demanded tuber, with several hectares surviving for the second consecutive year.
Latam 17/02/2025
Rusia: Potato imports surge as Russian production declines
According to the Agribusiness Analytical Center and China’s General Administration of Customs, potato imports from China to Russia increased fivefold in 2024, reaching 46,700 tons, 37,400 tons more than in 2023.
Europa 17/02/2025
Mexico: Potato harvest in southern Sonora to begin in April
To monitor progress in potato development, monitoring and preparation work for harvesting in the Yaqui Valley is ongoing, which has shown that progress is being made according to schedule.
Latam 17/02/2025
Belgium: Larger share of free-range potatoes in Belgium
The total Belgian potato stock of harvest 2024 was estimated at over 2.5 million tonnes in early February. This is comparable to the multi-year average. However, the share of free potatoes is larger than in previous years.
Europa 17/02/2025
Bolivia: In Huarina, the harvest doubles and potato production improves
The mayor of this municipality, Wilson Mamani, reported that the achievement is the result of the support of President Luis Arce, who invested in the technological irrigation system program.
Latam 17/02/2025