While Potato Prices Fall Globally, Russia Experiences a Shortage

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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In the agricultural country of Belarus, one of the most important foods is suddenly lacking. This also has to do with Russia. The unusual plight puts pressure on ex-farmer Lukashenko.

Spiegel

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In Russia, potatoes are so scarce that the Minister of Agriculture has removed the tubers from her diet. Development also has to do with the war in Ukraine.

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In Russia there is a potato crisis. President Vladimir Putin recently admitted the scarcity. One reason is the poor harvest due to bad weather. The Ukraine war also aggravates the crisis around the crop.

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Potatoes are not only a staple food, but also a key player in global food security and the promotion of sustainable agriculture. The goal here is to increase production efficiency and strengthen the market position of producers, while potato production is in decline across Europe. Sectoral cooperation and increasing consumer awareness are essential to strengthen the domestic sector.

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As a fundamental ingredient of Russian cuisine — Russia is one of the countries with the highest per capita consumption in the world with 131 kilos per capita each year — the potato has continued to suffer from food inflation since 2022. According to official Russian data, the price of potatoes has increased by 66% since the beginning of the year. It has increased by 2.6 between May 2024 and 2025. The kilo of potatoes in Russia now costs almost …