This season, Ukrainian producers can cover the domestic need for potatoes
Fresh Common Potato
Ukraine
Published Sep 26, 2022
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At the moment, it is still too early to talk about the results of the current harvest, since at least 30% of the sown areas need to be processed for this
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In 2022, the yield of potatoes will be 10% lower than last year. Such a forecast was made by Orest Kravchuk, head of the Kartoplia cluster of Continental Farmers Group, reports Delo.ua. Last season for potatoes was generous. Then the yield exceeded the expectations of farmers. At the moment, it is too early to talk about the results of the current harvest, since at least 30% of the sown areas need to be processed for this. "It is not very correct to compare the seasons, but we can say that the yield rate in 2022 will decrease by approximately 10%. The main influencing factor is insufficient moisture supply observed this year," the expert noted. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter If by the middle of April there were good indicators of moisture conservation, then the crops of the later period already did not receive the required volume. In general, experts note that the potato market in Ukraine is stable. Despite the war, farmers can cover domestic demand. ...
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