News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from Europe

Potato prices triple those of a year ago in the middle of the campaign.
September 24, 2022
Los precios de la patata triplican a los de hace un año en el ecuador de la campaña
La campaña de la patata llega a su ecuador en Salamanca con precios al agricultor que triplican a los de la campaña pasada. Según datos del Observatorio de Precios de Castilla y León que gestiona la Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Junta de Castilla y León.
Belgapom quotation from 2022-2023 season for Fontane and Challenger.
September 20, 2022
Belgapom quotation will newly add potato variety Challenger this season
As of the new storage potato season, the Belgapom price committee will note the most frequently used price for the trade in potatoes of the Fontane and Challenger varieties.
Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares, according to the latest estimates of the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG).
September 15, 2022
NEPG: Climate change will reduce the total potato production in Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany by 7 to 11 % despite an increase in hectares
During its last meeting prior to Potato Europe 2022, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that global potato production in the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be down by 7 to 11 %.
Cosecha de patatas en Valdegovía (Cortesía: P.J.Pérez, Noticias Ávala)
September 14, 2022
España: Menos patatas en Álava por culpa del calor
No siempre el calor es bueno para determinados cultivos y menos cuando en un año como este la ausencia de lluvias ha inquietado a los productores y ha obligado a gastos suplementarios en bombeo de agua y en cantidad de riegos.
Potato Market Update 24th August
August 28, 2022
Ireland Potato Market Update August 24th
It is anticipated that consumption and retail sales should pick up from this week onwards with the return of schools after the summer break. With the hot weather and lack of rainfall, there are numerous reports that maincrop Rooster.
Agricultores sacan patatas en Cantalpino, ya con máquina.
August 16, 2022
España: El buen precio y la alta demanda de patatas aceleran la cosecha
La mayor demanda de patata que en años pasados ha acelerado su cosecha en Salamanca aunque dentro de los límites que marca el propio desarrollo del cultivo, que impedirá a la mayoría de agricultores de la provincia sacarlas antes de mediados de agosto.
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PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
August 09, 2022
PotatoEurope 2022: Focus on direct farm sales
PotatoEurope 2022 will be taking place on 7 and 8 September 2022 at the Rittergut Bockerode estate in Springe-Mittelrode near Hanover, Germany.
Recogida de patatas en Honcalada.
August 01, 2022
Norte de Castilla: Las altas temperaturas castigan la producción de patatas, cuyos arranques son generalizados
Los arranques de patatas en las variedades tempranas ya se han generalizado en Castilla y León. Colombas, ágatas o algunas rojas son los pintorescos nombres de la mercancía que, a día de hoy, está en el mercado.
MP Richard Thomson spoke during a debate in the House of Commons.
July 27, 2022
MP renews call for deal to get Scottish seed potato exports back
Gordon MP Richard Thomson has again called on the UK Government to get a deal in place that would see the resumption of exports of Scottish seed potatoes to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Un agricultor tinerfeño se prepara para plantar papas locales. (Cortesía: María Pisaca)
July 15, 2022
España: Apuesta lagunera por el consumo de las papas tinerfeñas
El pleno aprueba una moción del gobierno local que solicita limitar la entrada de papa de fuera. El Ayuntamiento de La Laguna apuesta por fomentar el consumo y producción de la papa tinerfeña.
Harvesting potatoes early and yields below average for La Patata dal Cuore Veneto in Italy.
July 11, 2022
Harvesting early and yields below average for La Patata dal Cuore Veneto in Italy
The main obstacle in this area is drought, as it rained very little in the winter making the potato harvest particularly difficult and costly, further affecting production costs that are already 30% higher than they used to be.
Tenerife, España: La Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Icod de los Trigos-San Juan de la Rambla apoya las movilizaciones en defensa de la papa local.
July 10, 2022
Tenerife, España: La Asociación de Desarrollo Rural Icod de los Trigos-San Juan de la Rambla apoya las movilizaciones en defensa de la papa local
La Asociación de Desarrollo Local Icod de los Trigos- San Juan de la Rambla cree que las reuniones y movilizaciones de los agricultores de la isla son tremendamente necesarias para reivindicar un precio justo de nuestra papa, además de propiciar la autonomía de nuestra gente del campo.
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June 30, 2022
Despite unpredictable market, HZPC realized a slight increase in seed potato price for its growers
The price paid to HZPC Holland’s seed potato growers for the 2021 harvest is EUR 33,70 (about USD 35) per 100 kilo. This is slightly above the forecast price of EUR 33,10 (about USD 34.7) published last spring.
New potato season about to begin with many uncertainties
June 30, 2022
NEPG: New potato season about to begin with many uncertainties
Mid-May, many potato growers in North-western Europe were hoping for an end of season with prices around EUR 30/100 kg, but rain brought a stop to that hope…
Castilla y León: Los rendimientos de la patata han mejorado un 80 porciento en los últimos 40 años.
June 28, 2022
Castilla y León: Los rendimientos de la patata han mejorado un 80 porciento en los últimos 40 años
Según se recoge en una reciente publicación de la Interprofesional de la Patata de Francia, la mejora de rendimientos de la patata, en las últimas cuatro décadas, ha sido muy inferior al del resto de cultico.
Serbia faces potato shortage and soaring prices
June 16, 2022
Serbia faces potato shortage and soaring prices
The price of potatoes in Serbia rose 193% since 2021 due to last year’s drought and large-scale imports, which discouraged domestic production, Guča-based Agro-Mobile company director Ratko Vukićević said on Tuesday.
Earlier this month, Sa Pobla celebrated its annual potato fair. (Courtesy: Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter)
June 12, 2022
United Kingdom may no longer receive potatoes from Mallorca
The future of exports of Mallorcan potatoes to the United Kingdom is in doubt thanks to Brexit and the long queues truckers have to endure at British ports.
Bart Nemegheer, a Manager and Commercial responsible of De Aardappelhoeve
June 12, 2022
Current contract prices would make it practically impossible to keep growing potatoes in Belgium
There are plenty of potatoes coming from Spain at the moment. Everyone's busy with their main harvest, and this year's quality is exceptional, especially from the Seville region.

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