Spain: Low incidence of pests in potato crops in Castile and León
The treatment threshold for the potato moth has not been reached. Both the Colorado potato beetle and aphids remain at reduced levels, as does the flea beetle.
The treatment threshold for the potato moth has not been reached. Both the Colorado potato beetle and aphids remain at reduced levels, as does the flea beetle.
This creates new business opportunities for family farming.
From June 22 to 24, 2026, the V National Potato Congress will be held at the Auditorium of the National Institute of Agricultural Innovation (INIA).
The multinational company of Canadian origin plays a key role in supplying local consumption and has a strong position in the international market.
It was held during Habemus Papa II, a day in which different actors in the sector met in order to exchange experiences and encourage improvements in aspects of the production chain.
Large-scale imports, unfavorable weather conditions, pests, and high production costs reduce competitiveness and discourage producers.
Potato producers are facing 2026 with concern about the possibility of overlaps in production between different regions.
The initiative, promoted by INIA Carillanca and financed by FIA, will be developed over three years, collaborating with farmers and municipalities to promote agroecological practices in the most representative potato-producing communes.