Six potato processing projects are currently being implemented in different regions of Russia, with the aim of increasing the amount of raw materials required for processing from one million to 2.5 million tons by 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture anticipates a record 30-year potato harvest of 8.4 million tons this year, which is 15 percent more than the previous year, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Krasilnikov emphasized that maintaining good potato harvests will make it possible to achieve the increased demand for raw materials for processing.