Bolivia: Potato Harvest Reaches 1.38 Million Tonnes but Yields Stay Near 6.5 t/ha
Bolivia grew 1.38 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024, almost double the 2000 level. Yields remain near 6.5 t/ha, far below Peru and Argentina.
Bolivia grew 1.38 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024, almost double the 2000 level. Yields remain near 6.5 t/ha, far below Peru and Argentina.
Exclusive for Potatoes.news The Bolivian Altiplano is currently facing a severe agricultural crisis due to extreme winter conditions. Recent frosts hitting the high-altitude regions…
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