The export of Ukrainian potatoes is hindered, in particular, by the low quality of domestic seeds.

According to producers' estimates, 9-11 million tons of potatoes are grown annually in Ukraine. Its production is comparable to sunflower yields and is second only to wheat and corn. Paradoxically, however, industrial potato farming remains a niche sector of the agricultural industry. This is discussed in the article "Potatoes without export—a niche crop for enthusiasts. Is it possible to stop the stagnation of the industry?" on Latifundist.com. A very small number of farms are betting on potato cultivation, for most producers, this root crop is a secondary crop in crop rotation. After all, unlike corn or sunflower, potatoes are not an export crop, their sales are limited to the domestic market. And if there is no buyer, then there is nowhere to develop, expand the area under potatoes, build storage facilities, and modernize equipment. In the foreseeable future, Ukraine will not open up potato exports to the EU, emphasizes Serhiy Malinovskiy, director of PP "Impact." The reason is ...