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Uzbekistan produced 3.72 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024, five times the 2000 level. Yields near 30 t/ha lead Central Asia, but seasonal imports continue.
Uzbekistan plans new insurance products for potatoes and onions. Farm subsidies worth 2.7 trillion som this year will move to a results-based model from next year.
Kazakhstan has harvested 2.5 million tonnes of potatoes, the agriculture ministry said on 26 September. The volume rose by 0.7 million tonnes in nine days.
Nepal harvested 3.52 million tonnes of potatoes in 2023/24 on 211,505 hectares. Output has tripled since 2000, yet the average yield of 16.65 t/ha remains below India and China.
A check of online listings on 24–25 September found larger Lay's and Bingo chip packs cost 20–44% more per 100 g than ₹20 packs. Large pouches were the cheapest option.
Bangladesh grew a record 11.5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024–25, well above domestic demand of about 9 million tonnes. Only 3–4% is processed.
Landslides on two highways cut vegetable arrivals at the Kalimati market to 242 tonnes. Wholesale potato prices rose 3.45% to Rs55.17 per kg, while Indian potatoes stayed cheapest.
Australia produced 1.53 million tonnes of potatoes in 2024 with an average yield of 40.8 t/ha. Tasmania and South Australia grow about 61% of the crop.
Canada's potato seed system rests on a strong public research base, with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) serving as the principal breeding centre. The country not only supplies itself with seed material but actively exports it, while…
Japan planted 70,900 hectares of potatoes in 2024, down from 130,100 hectares in 1985. Domestic output of about 2.3 million tonnes covers only part of demand of about 3.5 million tonnes.
AGROSALON 2026 runs on 6–9 October at Crocus Expo in Moscow, pavilion II. Award winners include the KAT KRE 3504 hybrid tractor, Rostselmash 3580 and the AMAZONE Pantera 7004 sprayer.
DLG Markets Turkey will hold Potato Days Turkey & Sugar Beet Expo Türkiye on 24–26 August 2027 in Karaömerler, Selçuklu district of Konya.
