How much does 1 kg of potatoes cost in Ukraine?
It is noted that weather conditions affected prices for other vegetables.
This year, Ukrainians are faced with a significant increase in the price of one of the most popular vegetables – potatoes. Compared to last year, prices have doubled.
EastFruit Weekly Ukraine project coordinator Alexander Khorev, in a comment to UNIAN, noted that enough potatoes were planted this year, but the weather greatly affected the harvest.
“Due to the fact that there was a drought in July, the growing season of root crops was disrupted, and yields fell sharply. Even on commercial farms, where all the technologies and plant protection products are available, potato crop losses amount to 50% or more of the planned volumes,” – the expert explained.
At the same time, he pointed out that potatoes began to rise in price even more…
