Argentina (Río Negro): Onion exports are suspended
"By the same date last year, 30% of the total volume had been allocated for export. This year, however, we only reached 20%."
Argentina 17/06/2025
Spain (Castile and León): Phytosanitary alert due to the widespread presence of mildew in potato plots
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Castile and León has issued an official surveillance recommendation for potato producers due to the widespread detection of early symptoms of mildew in various plots.
Europa 17/06/2025
Brasil: Produtividade na Chapada Diamantina se recupera em maio
O rendimento médio mensal é de 50 t/ha.
Latam 17/06/2025
Spain: The Canary Islands have lost 30% of their potato acreage in ten years.
Quintero proposes in Parliament that producers should not be paid less than 1.05 euros per kilo, a provision that could be introduced into the food chain law.
Europa 17/06/2025
Europe: Several reasons to be careful with potato cultivation
The NEPG (United Northern European Potato Growers) reminds growers again that they have to be careful with the cultivation of potatoes.
Europa 16/06/2025
Germany: New EU 46 potato blight strain is spreading
In the state of Baden-Württemberg, the leafhopper is spreading rapidly and threatening potatoes. Agricultural associations are demanding urgent measures, including the approval of effective plant protection products.
Europa 16/06/2025
France: "In this laboratory we make the potato of the future"
In Laurière, nestled in lush vegetation two kilometers from the village, is a cutting-edge research center consisting of a laboratory authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Europa 16/06/2025
Russia: Vodka production is falling, there are not enough potatoes
Russia’s economy is coming under increasing pressure. Vodka production has fallen more than 13% year-on-year, according to authorities, due to a combination of weak demand, regulations and high raw material prices.
Europa 14/06/2025