Belgium: How do low prices affect the harvesting behavior of potato growers?
The early and mid-early potato varieties have largely been harvested, while the late storage potatoes still need to be dug up in the coming weeks.
Europa 21/09/2025
Netherlands: Low prices mean more potatoes for farmers
Due to oversupply, large quantities of high-quality potatoes are currently used for animal feed. Wichert van den Berg, owner of Berg Agri, says farmers currently pay around €37.50 per tonne for potatoes.
Europa 21/09/2025
Colombia: Ministry of Agriculture advances debt forgiveness for potato producers
The workshops allow farmers in arrears to access waivers of up to 100% interest and 80% of the principal on their loans.
Latam 21/09/2025
Paraguay (Itacurubí del Rosario): Onion producers request control of smuggling
Onion producers in the area insist on the need for greater control over the entry of contraband into our territory, due to the permissiveness of the agencies responsible for guarding the borders with neighboring countries.
Latam 21/09/2025
Belgium: No Belgapom quotation for early potatoes again
On September 19, the sector organization Belgapom reported that there was again no Belgapom quotation for potatoes on the free market this week due to a lack of transactions.
Europa 21/09/2025
Mexico (Sinaloa): Potato producers denounce that the industry breached contracts and returned volumes
Potato producers in Sinaloa are facing a crisis due to industry failure to fulfill contracts, which has led to the return of previously agreed-upon volumes and the saturation of warehouses.
Latam 21/09/2025
Brazil: Potato prices continue to fall in major wholesale markets.
An increase is expected in October
Latam 21/09/2025
Argentina: In southeastern Buenos Aires, potato producers are abandoning the harvest.
The increase in industrial crops and the inability to export have generated an oversupply in the domestic market. They warn that prices don’t cover costs and that profitability is in the red.
Argentina 20/09/2025