Potato producers in the municipality of Murillo, Tolima, are struggling with severe financial difficulties caused by low farmgate prices, high production costs, and limited government support. Local farmers report that selling prices no longer cover the cost of inputs such as fertilizers, fuel, and seeds, pushing many to the brink of bankruptcy.
The crisis has led to reduced planting areas and growing uncertainty about the future of potato farming in this traditional region. Producers are calling for urgent intervention, including subsidies, credit relief, and better marketing channels to stabilize incomes and prevent the collapse of rural livelihoods.
Source: argenpapa.com.ar/noticia/16686-
