Spain: "In Europe, there are two years’ worth of potatoes."
"We started harvesting on July 17th and we’ve harvested less than other years in eight days."
Europa 27/08/2025
Chile: Potato producers from La Araucanía participate in a technical tour to Chiloé
The tour - awarded by INIA Carillanca and supported by FIA - aimed to teach 14 farmers about native varieties and agroecological management.
Latam 27/08/2025
Bélgica: Potato overproduction, a non-profit organization offers to sell them at low prices to avoid waste
Mountains of potatoes that risk ending up in the trash. In Walloon warehouses, stocks are so high that last year’s harvests are threatening to rot due to lack of outlets.
Europa 27/08/2025
France: "Quinze euros la tonne, ce n’est pas un prix", la détresse des producteurs de pommes de terre face à la chute des prix
La récolte vient tout juste de commencer et déjà, les agriculteurs sont inquiets. Les prix de vente sont tellement bas que certains recommandent de détruire leur production s’ils ne peuvent pas la stocker en attendant des jours meilleurs.
Europa 26/08/2025
Argentina: The Andean potato, a driver of innovation and agricultural development in Mendoza
From Mendoza, Quipu Cultivos Andinos focuses on a diverse potato that boosts agriculture and the local economy. Learn about its varieties and sales locations.
Argentina 25/08/2025
Argentina: Lamb Weston will ship its first potato export from its brand new production plant in Mar del Plata.
The first container of Lamb Weston’s locally produced potatoes will leave the port of Mar del Plata for Brazil tomorrow.
Argentina 25/08/2025
Spain: Potato season on the brink of collapse due to ruinous prices
The collapse threatens the Cartagena countryside: sales no longer cover production costs.
Europa 25/08/2025
Argentina: “A serving of French fries costs more than a bag of potatoes at the market.”
Omar Carrasco, head of the Argentine Fruit and Vegetable Union, warned about the difficult situation facing producers due to the disparity between production costs and retail prices.
Argentina 24/08/2025