Russia: Potato harvest will be enough to meet domestic needs

Published Nov 30, 2022

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The article highlights a decrease in the share of household plots in the total potato sown area in Russia, from 74% in 2016 to 66% in 2021, as reported by Rosstat. Private subsidiary plots have begun to sow more grain and leguminous crops, leading to a increase in their share from 20% to 29%. There has also been an increase in the area of fodder crops. Despite a decline in yield in household plots, an increase is expected from the organized sector, with a projected harvest of over 7 million tons. The total potato harvest, including household plots, is estimated to reach 17-18 million tons. The article also mentions the possibility of seasonal potato imports in Russia.

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According to Rosstat, private household plots are still the main potato producers in the country. However, since 2016 (when the previous agricultural census was carried out), the share of household plots in the total potato sown area has decreased from 74% to 66%. Private subsidiary plots began to sow grain and leguminous crops more - their share in the structure of sown areas increased from 20% to 29%. Also increased the area of fodder crops - from 23% to 26%. While 31% of the area was given to potatoes in personal subsidiary plots against 40% in 2016, vegetables - 12% against 15%. Nevertheless, according to Oksana Lut, despite the decline in the yield in household plots, a significant increase will be provided by the organized sector, where more than 7 million tons will be harvested (last year about 6.8 million tons). With this in mind, the total potato harvest, together with household plots, could reach 17-18 million tons, Lut estimated. At the same time, according to the ...

Source: RG