Attention, producer! Check the agroclimatic risk forecast for potatoes

The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi) published the agroclimatic risk forecast for potato cultivation corresponding to the November 2025–February 2026 quarter. Regarding precipitation, on the coast, conditions are expected to be between below normal to normal, while in the highlands, conditions are expected to be between below normal to above normal. As for maximum and minimum temperatures, on the coast, conditions are expected to be between normal to above normal, and in the highlands, conditions are expected to be between normal to above normal. Central and southern coast Between December and February, the thermal conditions typical of summer will increase the risk factors, affecting the agronomic behavior of the plants, so sowing decisions will be temporarily halted due to the high risk. However, in the irrigation zones of the southern coast such as Majes and La Joya (Arequipa), sowing will continue its course with medium risk levels, taking into ...