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Colombia: Potato Output Up 33% Since 2010 to 2.49 Mt as Yields Rise
Colombia raised potato output a third on flat area, showing what a levy-funded sector can do
26 Sep 2026
Global Potato Industry
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A New Zealand exporter says it shipped the first container of New Zealand potatoes to Taiwan in August 2026, after years of industry work on phytosanitary access.
For farmers: Talk to exporters about varieties and grades that suit Taiwan. Plan irrigation now in case El Niño brings a drier season.
For traders: Taiwan is a new outlet for New Zealand potatoes. Check protocol requirements with MPI and test logistics and quality on arrival before scaling up.
Colombia raised potato output a third on flat area, showing what a levy-funded sector can do
Few varieties meet crisp specs for solids, sugars and storage, which limits supply and contract choice
Harvesting cold tubers or mishandling them causes bruise that shows later and triggers rejections
Most storage weight loss happens in the first month, so proper curing protects the value of the crop
25 grams of true seed per hectare instead of 2.5 tonnes of tubers — registered, not theoretical
Russia, where the project is based, is 1.2% of the readership — Europe is 37.9%
Chinese and Indian exports have grown enough to move the balance of the whole market
Daily prices in 13+ countries today. Next: planted area, varieties, storage stocks and seed supply. Tell us which data you need — and share your own figures to get the analysis first.
373 USD/t median farm-gate & wholesale · 10 markets · 26 Sep 2026 · see today's prices →
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Daily prices in 13+ countries today. Next: planted area, varieties, storage stocks and seed supply. Tell us which data you need — and share your own figures to get the analysis first.
373 USD/t median farm-gate & wholesale · 10 markets · 26 Sep 2026 · see today's prices →
