In general, the current potato harvest in Ukraine is 15% higher than last year. At the same time the cost of potatoes will increase by no more than the hryvnia.
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 6 , December, 2021 | Economy
“It all depends on the region, but in general in the country the harvest (potatoes – ed.) Is much higher than last year. I think (higher – ed.) 15% guaranteed, perhaps in some regions and 30%, “said Furdyga.
According to him, this year the area under potatoes was larger.
“Because for two years there was more or less stability in the price policy for food potatoes, and people planted a lot. There will be enough potatoes. It will increase in price by no more than a hryvnia. This is my personal prediction, ”Furdyga said.
The Ministry of Economy reported earlier that potato production in 2020, according to regional state administrations, amounted to 20.72 million tons. And that in 2020 there was a significant decline in average potato yield.
From the beginning of the year, potatoes began to increase in price and in a few months rose in price by a total of 19.9% - from UAH 10.15 / kg in January to UAH 12.17 / kg in March.
We add that this year the agricultural sector is expected to account for one-fifth of Ukraine’s GDP.
Source: Ukrgate
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