Gran Canaria has postponed the planting of potatoes due to heavy rainfall.

2026-01-26 00:00

Potato growers on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria are delaying the planting of approximately 2.6 million kilograms of seed potatoes at the beginning of the season due to waterlogged fields, mud, and the risk of additional rainfall leading to seed rot. Consequently, the island's primary potato harvest now depends on...

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