# Álava potato production decline

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lava-potato-production-decline
> Updated: 2026-09-29T05:00:52.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Potato production in Álava, Spain, has experienced a significant decline due to intense summer heat and drought conditions. Field technician Jon Legorburu of the Udapa cooperative reported that these climatic factors caused a production decrease of between 20% and 40%, depending on specific planting dates and plot rotations.

The heat impacted the tuberization process, leading to smaller tuber sizes and necessitating an earlier harvest season that began in late August. Total expected volume is approximately 9 million kg, representing a 30% reduction compared to favorable seasons. Despite the lower yields, the quality and sanitary conditions of the potatoes remain satisfactory and within expected parameters.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Agricultural sectors face climate impacts and technological shifts

Agricultural reports highlight a 30% drop in Álava's potato harvest due to heat, a 2 million euro tech investment by Ibérica de Patatas, and a delayed sugar cane harvest in Tucumán, Argentina.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-sectors-face-climate-impacts-and-technological-shifts

### 2026-09-26: Álava potato production declines due to heat and drought

Potato production in Álava has decreased by up to 40% due to intense summer heat and lack of rain, though crop quality remains satisfactory despite smaller tuber sizes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lava-potato-production-declines-due-to-heat-and-drought

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Cite as: Álava potato production decline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lava-potato-production-decline