Precios de las Papas

Julio 09, 2018

For now, no decrease in potato price in India

Potato prices in India are not going to come down in the near future as the production of the crop has been reportedly around 20 per cent lower this year in potato growing states.

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to increase the market price

Julio 02, 2018

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to 'reduce the strain on red potato producers'

Red Potato Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota helped out by a $3 million in purchase of red potatoes for nutrition assistance programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

Junio 26, 2018

Polish Potato Growers protest against low prices

For the second time in just a few weeks, Polish potato producers have protested against low prices.

Junio 13, 2018

Mexico Puts Tariffs on US Frozen Potato Products in Response to Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Effective immediately frozen potato products entering Mexico from the United States under Harmonized code 2004.1 will be assessed a 20% tariff.

Agrico sees sales grow in tons of seed potatoes

Mayo 21, 2018

Agrico sees volume growth in sales of seed potatoes

Last month, potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average indication price for seed potatoes of € 26.00 per 100 kg in 2017. The price is for all sizes and classes and is higher than at the beginning of the season was expected.

Mayo 10, 2018

Despite current low prices, more potatoes planted in North-western Europe

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimate that the growers in the 5 leading potato growing countries will plant 0,4% more potatoes than last year.

Mayo 08, 2018

Potato Prices in Bangladesh up due to tight supply

Over the last month, potato prices in Dhaka, Bangladesh have seen large increases, as supplies are tight.

Sri Lanka increases import taxes of potatoes as local prices drop.

Mayo 06, 2018

Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes as local prices drop

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes had been increased with effect from midnight Wednesday, May 2nd.

Mayo 06, 2018

Two German Potato Packers fined ‎€13.2 million for price fixing

Two potato packaging companies in Germany have been fined a total of ‎€ 13.2 million (USD 15.8 million) for price fixing related to their supplies to the Metro Supermarket group.

Abril 16, 2018

Searching for the occasional market for excess potatoes

Organisations representing potato farmers in Belgium and France, have started a project (interreg-GEPOS) to look for alternative destinations for potatoes in Belgium and the North of France in seasons marked by large surpluses.

Marzo 22, 2018

India: Higher Potato Prices reported in Punjab, West-Bengal

Higher potato prices are reported in various states of India (Punjab, West-Bengal), offering relief (Punjab) or even a windfall (West-Bengal) for farmers.

Marzo 07, 2018

Perú empezó a exportar papa blanca al Brasil

El Gobierno logró impulsar la primera venta de papa blanca al mercado brasilero. Se trata de un lote de 20 toneladas de la variedad Yungay, que beneficiará a productores de Junín, Huánuco, Ayacucho y Huancavelica.

Marzo 06, 2018

Banco Mundial destaca cadenas de valor de la papa nativa

Un libro publicado por el Banco Mundial cuenta cómo los agricultores andinos venden sus variedades de papas nativas a mejores precios, gracias al trabajo del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) y sus socios.

Idaho Potato Crop of 2017 valued at $1.2 billion, a 22.7% increase!

Marzo 06, 2018

USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent

The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by fall potato price

Marzo 05, 2018

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by drop in potato price

Potato growers of the Thakurgaon district, Bangladesh are worried that they might not be able to recover the production cost due to sudden drop in the prices of the vegetable in the ongoing harvesting season.

Marzo 01, 2018

Amount of stored potatoes in Europe high compared to previous years

The North-Western European Potato Growers report on volume and condition of the potatoes still in storage

Febrero 27, 2018

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until 2019

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until January 1, 2019. The measure is intended to eliminate the shortage of potatoes in the domestic market and to curb rising prices

Indian government announces roadmap to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes.

Febrero 20, 2018

Indian government announces plan to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes

Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Indian federal government was planning to draw a sustainable roadmap to keep soaring prices of staples tomato, onion and potato under control.