More than 14,4 thousand tons of potato seeds have been imported to Russia since the beginning of the year. This is evidenced by the data of the information system of the Rosselkhoznadzor "Argus-Fito", reports official website of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor).
For the same period in 2021, the volume of deliveries did not exceed 14,2 thousand tons.
Germany maintained its leading position in exports by sending 5,18 thousand tons of potato seeds to Russia. France increased shipments by 5 times from 701 tons last year to 3,59 thousand tons this year. It was imported from Finland by 46% more than last year (1,08 thousand tons against 736 tons). In addition, imports from the Netherlands increased by 23% - from 2,57 thousand tons to 3,18 thousand tons.
In general, the volume of seed material of various agricultural crops imported into Russia, compared to the same period last year, remained at the same level - 91 thousand tons.
Thus, the information that appeared in the media about interruptions in the supply of seeds for growing potatoes is not true.