Russia's Potato Yield Drops as Labor Costs and Regional Instability Hit Harvest

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Russia's potato harvest for the 2026 season is trending lower than previous peaks, as producers grapple with rising operational costs and regional instability. According to Alexey Krasilnikov, executive director of the Potato Union, the total yield is estimated between 7.5 and 8 million tons, a notable drop from last year's record of 8.5 million tons. With approximately 85% of the acreage already…

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