Spain: La Chulapona gives its name and surname to the Madrid potato
The Madrid potato is real, it has its own identity and aspires to occupy a place on consumers’ shopping lists.
Europa 18/07/2026
Guatemala: Potato varieties with high commercial quality have been identified in San Marcos.
During the harvest day, held on July 7, 2026, the introduced varieties Jolene, Levante and Napoleon were analyzed, comparing them with the Loman variety.
Latam 18/07/2026
Brazil: With increasing supply, potato prices drop significantly
The devaluation was close to 20% during the week in all wholesale markets.
Latam 18/07/2026
Spain (Madrid): Heat wave forces potato harvesting at night
Potato harvesting begins at dusk to avoid damage to the tubers from high temperatures
Europa 18/07/2026
Brazil: Winter potato harvest begins in Vargem Grande do Sul
The winter harvest has begun to mobilize the main potato-producing regions of southeastern Brazil, which started the transition to winter zones in the first half of July 2026.
Latam 16/07/2026
Spain (Salamanca): The start of the potato harvest is postponed due to low prices.
In Andalusia, in the final phase of the campaign, prices range between 20 and 25 cents per kilo.
Europa 16/07/2026
Mexico: The increase in the price of potatoes benefits producers in the northern mountains of Tlaxcala.
In the national market, the price of a ton of the tuber is 12,000 pesos.
Latam 16/07/2026
Technical Information: Inicium organic, the biological and organic tool to enhance the establishment of potato cultivation
Inicium organic (Brometan) is an organic biostimulant designed to promote the initial development of the crop by stimulating the physiological processes of the plant and improving the interaction between the roots and the soil.
Argentina 14/07/2026