As reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the region, by mid-September the gross potato harvest had already exceeded last year's figures.
Farmers in the region harvest an average of 365 centners of tubers per hectare – 18% more than in 2022. Record results were recorded in the Izobilnensky urban district, where the yield reaches 527 c/ha.
The largest areas of crops this season are cultivated by farmers of the Predgorny Municipal District. In the organized potato production sector, more than 2 thousand hectares are allocated for growing second grain.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the UK emphasizes that the yield and quality of potatoes are increasing annually thanks to the use of high-quality planting material, the introduction of modern technologies, and the proper use of fertilizers and plant protection products.
The authorities of the Stavropol region pay special attention to the issues of import substitution, targeting local agricultural producers to use the achievements of domestic selection. Thus, about 50% of the potatoes grown in the region are represented by Russian varieties, including Charodey, White Rose, Valentina, Udacha, Nevsky and others.
The volume of support for Volgograd potato and vegetable growers will amount to almost 356 million rubles
Volgograd potato and vegetable producers will receive subsidies totaling 2024 million rubles in 355,8. The amount of support will be calculated...