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El Parlamento Europeo frena temporalmente el acuerdo UE-Mercosur y solicita una revisión legal tras las protestas del sector agrario.
February 04, 2026
Europe: free trade agreement with Mercosur put on hold
The protests by the productive sector managed to halt the ratification of the agreement, which will now have to be re-evaluated by the European courts before it can either move forward or be permanently shelved.
El exceso de patatas prefritas congeladas en Europa hunde los precios de la patata fresca en España
February 03, 2026
España: el precio de la patata fresca presionado por la patata prefrita congelada
La sobreproducción en Centroeuropa, la caída de las exportaciones europeas de patatas congeladas y la competencia creciente de China e India han provocado un desplome del precio de la patata en España, hasta apenas 12 céntimos por kilo.
Expansive outdoor sweet potato fields across a mountainous region, showcasing high-yield commercial production under ideal climate conditions.
January 21, 2026
Sweet Potato Demand Surges in Spain as Weather Cuts National Supply
Spain’s sweet potato supply is low due to weather, keeping demand and prices high. Marta Guerra’s nursery continues growing plants, noting rising consumer interest, strong Spanish quality vs imports, and ongoing water challenges.
La UE aprueba el acuerdo con Mercosur pese a las protestas agrarias por competencia desleal.
January 14, 2026
Europa aprueba tratado de libre comercio con el Mercosur
Mientras Bruselas destaca los beneficios comerciales y la reducción de aranceles para exportaciones agroalimentarias, agricultores y ganaderos anuncian movilizaciones y bloqueos ante el riesgo que el pacto supone para sus explotaciones.
El mercado europeo de la patata enfrenta sobreoferta, importaciones y presión regulatoria.
January 14, 2026
Europa: un año clave para la patata
El mercado europeo de la patata atraviesa una grave crisis por la sobreoferta, la caída de precios y la presión de importaciones extracomunitarias que compiten en condiciones regulatorias desiguales.
La mecanización del cultivo de patata refleja los cambios estructurales que atraviesa el sector europeo ante la caída del consumo de patata fresca.
December 31, 2025
España: caída del consumo de patata fresca
Las tendencias alimenticias y los hábitos de consumo se transforman en europa y el mundo, y España no es la excepción. Cada vez se consume menos patata fresca.
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España y la UE retrasan la firma del acuerdo con Mercosur mientras caen las exportaciones hortofrutícolas españolas y aumentan las importaciones desde la región.
December 23, 2025
No se firmó el tratado de libre comercio entre la UE y el Mercosur
La UE no logró firmar el acuerdo con Mercosur por falta de consenso, mientras que el comercio hortofrutícola muestra un fuerte desequilibrio para España, con exportaciones en caída y unas importaciones muy superiores y en aumento.
Agricultores y ganaderos de Castilla y León se movilizan en Bruselas para rechazar los recortes propuestos al presupuesto agrícola de la UE y defender la Política Agraria Común.
December 19, 2025
Europa: agricultores españoles se manifestaran en Bruselas contra el presupuesto europeo para el campo
Agricultores y ganaderos de Castilla y León, junto a miles de productores europeos, protestarán en Bruselas para exigir un presupuesto agrícola justo y evitar los fuertes recortes propuestos para la PAC 2028–2034, que consideran una amenaza para el campo y para los consumidores.
El sector agrario europeo rechaza la propuesta de la Comisión Europea de recortar un 22% la PAC en el presupuesto 2028-2034 y alerta sobre su impacto en rentas agrarias, producción y precios al consumidor.
December 19, 2025
Europa: protesta agraria sin precedentes por recortes a la política agraria común
La medida, que pretende redirigir fondos para inversiones en defensa y seguridad, supone un recorte de 900 millones de euros solamente para el campo español.
Castilla y León apuesta por la sostenibilidad hídrica para mantener su posición como principal región productora de patata en España.
December 09, 2025
España: aguas subterráneas y su impacto sobre la producción de patata
Castilla y León, líder español en producción de patata, enfrenta el desafío de mantener su regadío basado en aguas subterráneas bajo nuevas exigencias de sostenibilidad marcadas por la Unión Europea.
Las importaciones españolas de frutas y hortalizas siguieron creciendo en 2025, con la patata como el producto más importado y fuertes aumentos en tomate, cebolla, aguacate, kiwi y plátano.
December 03, 2025
España: la patata es el producto más importado
Las importaciones españolas de frutas y hortalizas frescas siguieron creciendo entre enero y septiembre de 2025, con un alza del 6% en volumen y del 13% en valor. La patata se mantuvo como el producto más importado.
Different potato varieties on display in a grocery store.
November 05, 2025
Mercado global de la patata
Mercados mundiales de papa bajo presión por exceso de oferta, clima y cuellos logísticos. Europa: producción abundante y precios bajos. Fuera: siembras tardías; valores bajos en Norteamérica, sobreoferta en Sudáfrica y dinamismo en Egipto y Pakistán.
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