Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, but only became seriously cultivated in Latvia in the 19th century. This involved extensive research in breeding potatoes suitable for Latvian conditions, and resistance to pests and diseases.
Agricultural Statistics Letland
| Potato Area Harvested in 2005 : | 45100.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2005 : | 111.70 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2004 : | 628400.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2004 : | 180000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2004 : | 128507.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2004 : | 48900.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 2004 : | 3000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
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