Russia: Buryatia digs around 96,000 tonnes of potatoes from 97% of planned area
Kabansky district leads the republic's harvest with 16,400 tonnes, followed by Pribaikalsky and Selenginsky districts, as the campaign nears completion.
Farmers in Russia’s Republic of Buryatia have harvested around 96,000 tonnes of potatoes from 7,500 hectares, or 97% of the planned area, regional media reported on 5-6 October 2026, citing harvest campaign data.
Kabansky district made the largest contribution with 16,400 tonnes of potatoes, followed by Pribaikalsky district with 10,400 tonnes and Selenginsky district with 10,100 tonnes. Growers in the republic have also gathered around 19,000 tonnes of vegetables.
The republic’s harvest campaign is nearing completion as Siberian regions race to finish field work ahead of sustained cold weather.
Sources: MK in Buryatia (ulan.mk.ru), 6 October 2026; AiF Buryatia (bur.aif.ru), 6 October 2026.
