In the current year, it may reach 290,000 hectares In 2025, Russia plans to increase potato planting areas by more than 10,000 hectares, up to 290,000 hectares, to boost domestic production. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture press service, according to Izvestia. The department noted that in most regions of the country, crop planting is proceeding ahead of last year's pace. "As of June 2, potatoes have been planted on 237.2 thousand hectares (82% of the forecast), which is 19 thousand hectares more than the level of 2024 for the same date. Overall, with favorable weather conditions, a decent potato harvest of 7.5 million tons is expected in 2025 (in 2024, this figure was 7.3 million tons)," the ministry said. They also added that farmers will massively begin harvesting early potatoes from mid-June. A price decrease in the market can be expected in July. The Potato and Vegetable Market Participants Union ("Potato Union") clarified that harvesting of early potatoes has ...