
August 17, 2026
European seed potato multiplication area declines 1.6 percent in 2026
European seed potato multiplication area fell 1.6% to 105,155 hectares in 2026, according to ESPG data. Germany recorded slight growth, while the other major producing countries and several leading varieties saw declines.
August 12, 2026
Colombia: productores esperan que el cambio politico cambie la realidad productiva
La llegada del nuevo Gobierno colombiano genera expectativas entre los productores de Boyacá, quienes esperan medidas concretas para mejorar la rentabilidad, el financiamiento y las condiciones de producción del campo.
August 12, 2026
Argentina: precios se disparan en las provincias del norte debido a una oferta limitada
La menor disponibilidad de papa proveniente de las principales zonas productoras mantiene bajo presión a los mercados del norte argentino, aunque la llegada de nuevas cosechas podría aliviar los precios en las próximas semanas.
August 03, 2026
PotatoNL quotations continue to rise as drought slows early potato growth
PotatoNL reported another sharp rise in potato quotations as drought across Europe slowed early potato growth. Strong demand from processors and uncertainty over the new harvest continued to support higher prices.
July 28, 2026
España: ventas que no cubren los costos de producción en Salamanca
La campaña de patata en Salamanca comenzó con precios bajos, en algunos casos por debajo de los costes de producción. La alta oferta, la incertidumbre sobre los rendimientos, el calor y el riesgo de alternaria preocupan a los agricultores. Sponsored Content
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July 08, 2026
Panamá: producción aumenta casi un 30% interanual
El MIDA señaló que los rendimientos y la participación de los productores son fundamentales para el éxito. En los últimos cinco años, esta participación aumentó un 70%, lo que equivale a 130 productores con una tasa acumulada del 11.3%.
July 05, 2026
North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG): European Ware Potato Area Falls 11% as Growers Cut Plantings
NEPG reports an 11% decline in European ware potato plantings for 2026 as growers cut acreage to rebalance oversupplied markets. The group warns low contract prices and rising production costs threaten farm viability.
May 31, 2026
UK Potato Industry Faces Mounting Pressure as Rising Costs and Market Uncertainty Threaten Grower Confidence
UK potato farmers face rising costs, weak prices, labour shortages and climate shocks after years of disruption. Profitability is under pressure, risking sector decline. Innovation, policy support and collaboration are key to future resilience. Sponsored Content

March 31, 2026
Global Potato Summit 2026: India to Host this Industry Gathering in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.
March 23, 2026
Kyrgyzstan Rules Out Ban on Chinese Potato Imports as Market Prices Come Under Pressure
Kyrgyzstan says there is no basis to curb potato imports from China, citing WTO rules and no proven relabeling. Officials urged farmers to sell stored stocks fast, as new harvests and growing trade with China, including corn exports, lift supply.
March 12, 2026
Northwest Europe Potato Market Faces Major Oversupply as Production Surges by 5 Million Tonnes
Northwest Europe faces a potato oversupply after acreage expanded to over 600,000 ha, adding about 5 million tons since 2022. Jan van Hoogen says growers should reduce acreage and be patient for two years while the market finds balance.






