According to the results of a joint analytical study by Rosselkhozbank and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Chuvash Republic, per 100 hectares of farmland, the republic produces the most potatoes in the Volga region. 217 farms located in 20 municipalities are engaged in crop cultivation here.
Thanks to government support measures, the sub-industry has seen a significant update of technology and equipment in recent years. Chuvash potato growers began to develop their own processing plants, engage in seed production and create a competitive seed fund.
In the Urals, sowing campaign was stopped due to snowfalls
A sharp cold snap and snowfalls in the Sverdlovsk region caused the suspension of the sowing campaign. Although local farmers are already out in the field...