Ukraine will lose up to 30% of its potato harvest – forecast

The potential yield of many crops in Ukraine, including potatoes, is under threat due to an unusually warm winter, late spring frosts, and a lack of moisture in some regions. This was reported by Igor Hrynyk, acting first vice president of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, in an interview with "RBK-Ukraine." According to him, throughout May 2025, there was enough precipitation across Ukraine for the formation of the potato crop. However, spring frosts and difficult weather conditions in July negatively impacted the yield. The expert noted that this year a stable level of production is expected, which will allow avoiding a sharp jump in potato prices. He acknowledged that there is a risk of a reduced harvest. Producers specializing in seed potatoes forecast a decrease in yield by 25-30% compared to the previous year. The expert emphasized that at least in the Kyiv and southern regions of Ukraine, potatoes suffered ...