The facilities of the Udapa/Paturpat agri-food cooperative, located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, are the epicenter of an innovative project to convert potato processing waste into circular bioplastics.
The Habemus Papas event highlighted the potential of the crop in the province and opened the debate on the future of the production chain.
The outbreak has intensified calls for reform of EU regulations to allow the use of new genomic techniques (NTG).
Alexander Lukashenko recently addressed his people with a very down-to-earth appeal.
Since the end of February 2025, the average price per 100 kg of potatoes has dropped from 30 euros to just 7.50 euros, a drop of more than 75%.
Tiquipaya enters the era of industrialization with the Potato Processing Plant, which will benefit more than 1,790 families.
Potatoes produce a molecule that is transformed by microbes and causes parasites to hatch.
With 6,800 hectares planted, potatoes are the region’s main crop, although they face challenges due to a lack of water and investment in irrigation.
