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When the Rows Stay Empty: The Potato Crisis in Sa Pobla
Why Potato Farming Has Become Harder in Mallorca
Pests, soil disease, rising costs and weak market prices are making potato farming harder in Mallorca.
Published: April 22, 2026
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What is making potato farming in Mallorca more difficult right now?
Farmers are facing several problems at the same time: pests such as the Colorado potato beetle, soil diseases, higher input costs and more administrative pressure. In addition, imported produce can push prices down, while local growers often do not have secure purchase guarantees. That combination makes potato farming much harder to plan from one season to the next.
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1FAQ
Why are so many potato fields in Sa Pobla left unplanted?
Costs and risks now outweigh the expected harvest for many growers.
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2FAQ
Is it still possible to buy local potatoes from Mallorca this season?
Local potatoes may still be available, but supply is likely to be more limited.
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3FAQ
How does the potato crisis in Sa Pobla affect the local community?
Fewer planted fields can mean less work and a quieter rural economy.
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4FAQ
What are farmers in Sa Pobla asking for?
Farmers want fair prices, faster aid and simpler rules.
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5FAQ
Can a local brand help Sa Pobla potatoes recover in Mallorca?
A shared brand could improve sales and strengthen growers’ position.
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6FAQ
What long-term changes could help agriculture in Mallorca?
Resistant crops, training and better farm economics could help.
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7FAQ
Why should Palma and Brussels pay attention to the Sa Pobla potato crisis?
It signals wider problems in Mallorca’s farming model and policy support.
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