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Professionals from across Europe gather at the 1st International Potato Symposium in Madrid to discuss key challenges and opportunities across the potato value chain.
October 11, 2026
International Potato Symposium in Madrid Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities for Europe’s Potato Sector
The 1st International Potato Symposium in Madrid brought together 250 professionals to discuss key challenges and opportunities in production, trade, plant health, innovation and sustainability, promoting stronger European cooperation.
The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 potato professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, ahead of Fruit Attraction 2026. (AI-generated illustration by PotatoPro)
September 17, 2026
1st International Symposium of Potato to Bring European Potato Sector Together in Madrid
The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, to discuss potato production, trade, plant health and opportunities across the European potato value chain.
Un agricultor salmantino muestra las patatas cosechadas
August 13, 2026
España: optimismo y expectativas por posibles exportaciones de Salamanca a Portugal
La campaña de la patata en Salamanca afronta un comienzo marcado por la expectativa ante la demanda portuguesa, la incertidumbre del mercado y los desafíos climáticos y sanitarios.
Félix Rogado muestra unas patatas en Cantalpino. En la imagen de la derecha, el agricultor Alberto Celador junto a un tractor con la primera producción que ha sacado
August 03, 2026
España: productores de patata de Salamanca inician la cosecha con baja demanda y precios insuficientes
La cosecha en Salamanca, pese a la buena calidad de las patatas, se perfila con malas perspectivas frente a un mercado deprimido donde los precios no cubren los costos de producción y la demanda flaquea.
La cosecha de patata ha comenzado en Salamanca, donde los agricultores alertan de que los precios en origen se sitúan por debajo de los costes de producción, en un contexto de aumento de la oferta.
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.
La cosecha de patata ha comenzado en Castilla y León, donde se esperan buenos rendimientos mientras los productores reclaman precios justos que cubran los costes de producción.
July 22, 2026
España: comienza la cosecha en Castilla y León
Ya se esta recogiendo los campos con los cultivos más precoces, mientras que se continua a la espera de un panorama más claro con respecto al precio.
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La cosecha de patata comenzará la próxima semana en Salamanca, mientras la incertidumbre sobre la producción, la competencia del mercado y los precios continúa marcando la campaña.
July 08, 2026
España: la cosecha en Salamanca próxima a comenzar pero con gran incertidumbre
La cosecha de papa en Salamanca comenzará formalmente la próxima semana en un contexto de incertidumbre productiva y de precios, marcado por diferencias entre zonas, competencia con cosechas tardías de Andalucía y Toledo, excedentes franceses y valores más bajos que en años anteriores.
The EU agri-food trade maintained a strong trade surplus during the first four months of 2026.
July 01, 2026
Europe: Positive trade balance for the agri-food sector
The latest European Commission report on EU agri-food trade shows that, during the first four months of 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached EUR 15.6 billion, an increase of EUR 233 million compared with the same period in 2025.
El sector vive con preocupación la subida en el precio de fertilizantes y combustibles.
June 03, 2026
España: bajan las hectáreas sembradas y presiona la patata francesa
La campaña de patata en Andalucía avanza con menos superficie sembrada pero mejores perspectivas de rendimiento, en medio de la presión de las importaciones de patata vieja francesa, el riesgo de solapamiento entre cosechas nacionales y un fuerte aumento de los costos de producción.
Potatoes in the field
May 13, 2026
España: la producción de patata peligra en el sur
Los productores advierten sobre una drástica reducción en la superficie cultivada, la pérdida del mercado europeo y la inclinación de algunos sectores por optar por la patata francesa almacenada.
Los contratos financieros de la patata en Europa subieron hasta EUR 18.50 (USD 21.30) por 100 kilos, mientras el mercado físico continúa bajo presión por la sobreoferta.
May 12, 2026
Europa: aumento brutal en los contratos futuros
Pese a la sobre oferta palpable en los mercados de consumo, los precios de los contratos futuros se disparan ante la incertidumbre por la guerra en el medio oriente y la ecuación de costos asociados.
Representantes del Mercosur y la Unión Europea durante la firma del acuerdo comercial que busca ampliar el comercio y la cooperación económica entre ambos bloques
May 05, 2026
World: the EU-Mercosur agreement enters into force
After decades of negotiations, the agreement between the two blocs finally entered into force on May 1, creating a market worth more than USD 22 trillion.
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El sector español de la patata reduce superficie y semilla para reequilibrar el mercado tras los excedentes de 2025
April 21, 2026
España: reducción del área destinada a la patata
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España: siembra en Castilla y León marcada por la incertidumbre
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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.
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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.
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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.

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