In the fields of the Bryansk region, harvesting of early potato varieties began.
In Starodub and Zhiryatinsky districts, tubers were dug on 96 hectares. Received 2274 tons with a yield of almost 237 centners per hectare.
According to the regional government, in the production of potatoes, Bryansk is the first in Russia. The region’s share reached 13,7 percent. "Second Bread" is sold to Belarus and foreign countries. Potato chips export began.
According to Governor Alexander Bogomaz, such results were achieved through the use of advanced scientific developments.
Source: https://www.bragazeta.ru