Tenerife Weekly
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Tenerife Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home La Provincia

The Canary Islands Agriculture | A plea from a Canarian farmer to sell 40,000 kilos of country potatoes

July 4, 2024
in La Provincia
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
The Canary Islands Agriculture | A plea from a Canarian farmer to sell 40,000 kilos of country potatoes
3
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Tomás, a farmer from Icod el Alto in the north of Tenerife, is facing a significant challenge with his potato production. In recent weeks, he has harvested 20,000 kilos of the Druid variety and expects to harvest another 20,000 kilos of the Red Face variety in the next two weeks. This surplus of 40 tonnes has no outlet in the local market, saturated by the importation of foreign potatoes.

According to Tomás, the main obstacle is the competition from imported potatoes. “Right now, nobody wants to buy due to the importation. The amount coming from outside has the market occupied, so we have no choice but to let the bramble and thorns continue growing and to give up,” he explained in an interview with Herrera en COPE Canarias. Tomás also pointed out that local establishments, such as bars and restaurants, prefer to use imported frozen potatoes instead of local ones.

In an effort to reduce his losses, Tomás has appealed to the people of the Canary Islands to buy his potatoes directly. He is offering his potatoes at a price of 1 or 1.10 Euros per kilo and has provided his phone number (659 97 24 96) to facilitate direct sales. He has even received support from the President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, who bought a sack of potatoes from him.

Potato and pineapple farms in Valsequillo

Potato farms in Valsequillo / Andrés Cruz / LPR

Contrasts with the importers

Ángela Delgado, the president of the Canarian Farmers and Livestock Association (ASAGA) and an importing businesswoman, suggests that farmers should better organize themselves and anticipate demand. “Nowadays, we cannot produce for someone to come and buy the potatoes. It cannot be that it reaches February or March and nobody has potatoes, or that they do not want to sign a contract committing to supplying country potatoes and then, three weeks later, a million kilos appear,” Delgado affirmed.

However, she questions this stance: “I cannot calculate what you import.” She also requests the reactivation of the Tenerife Potato Island Council, a forum where farmers and importers used to coordinate their efforts along with the Tenerife Island Council.

Related Posts

Wind and Fog Leave Hundreds of Passengers Stranded in Tenerife
La Provincia

Wind and Fog Leave Hundreds of Passengers Stranded in Tenerife

July 6, 2025
Canaries Roll: From Sancheski to Skate
La Provincia

Canaries Roll: From Sancheski to Skate

July 6, 2025
Coque Malla stars in ‘The Threepenny Opera’, new project from ‘Segunda Lectura’ at the Pérez Galdós Theatre.
La Provincia

Coque Malla stars in ‘The Threepenny Opera’, new project from ‘Segunda Lectura’ at the Pérez Galdós Theatre.

July 2, 2025
No Result
View All Result

Click Image to Join Community

Tenerife Forum Community

Previous News

AENA reduces to five companies those that opt ​​for the comprehensive remodeling of the Tenerife Sur Airport

AENA reduces to five companies those that opt ​​for the comprehensive remodeling of the Tenerife Sur Airport

3 years ago
They unanimously agree to reinforce security in the Las Indias de Santa Cruz park

They unanimously agree to reinforce security in the Las Indias de Santa Cruz park

3 years ago
The Supreme Court confirms the reviewable permanent prison for a couple for murdering their baby in Tenerife

The Supreme Court confirms the reviewable permanent prison for a couple for murdering their baby in Tenerife

4 years ago
A pilgrimage with 44 years

A pilgrimage with 44 years

3 years ago
Two Caretta turtles released on the beach of La Nea

Two Caretta turtles released on the beach of La Nea

3 years ago
The mystery of the beaches closed by the piche of nowhere

The mystery of the beaches closed by the piche of nowhere

4 years ago
No Result
View All Result

News Highlights

The Leal Theatre presents a musical journey for all audiences this weekend.

Unions announce new meetings to resolve the employment dispute at the Tenerife Metropolitano.

Santa Cruz closes the Las Mesas park due to wildfire risk.

A Santa Cruz resident films a group of youths engaged in vandalism: “They’re wrecking the area and shouting.”

The City of Justice in Santa Cruz won’t be ready “in two, four, or even five years.”

Over 500 residents of Laguna enjoy summer activities organised by Citizen Participation

Trending News

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (and III)
La Laguna

Our Lady of Mount Carmel (and III)

by Admin
July 18, 2025
0

Explanation of the Promise: Many Popes, saints, and Catholic theologians have explained that, according to this promise,...

The tram strike committee resumes negotiations with Metropolitano de Tenerife.

The tram strike committee resumes negotiations with Metropolitano de Tenerife.

July 18, 2025
Sardà and Valdano Reflect on Maturity in a CaixaBank Discussion in Tenerife

Sardà and Valdano Reflect on Maturity in a CaixaBank Discussion in Tenerife

July 17, 2025
The Leal Theatre presents a musical journey for all audiences this weekend.

The Leal Theatre presents a musical journey for all audiences this weekend.

July 17, 2025
Unions announce new meetings to resolve the employment dispute at the Tenerife Metropolitano.

Unions announce new meetings to resolve the employment dispute at the Tenerife Metropolitano.

July 17, 2025
Tenerife Weekly

© 2025 Tenerife Weekly

Navigate Site

  • Tenerife Forum
  • Tenerife Travel Shop
  • Ask Tenerife
  • Guide
  • Adobe
  • Linkedin
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • El Diario
  • Diario de Avisos
  • El Dia
  • Europa Press
  • La Laguna
  • El Digital Sur
  • Atlantico
  • Press Releases
  • Essentials
  • Blog
  • Contact

© 2025 Tenerife Weekly