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 Latvia
| Potato Processed in 2001 : | 28000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 2001 : | 68.50 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 2000 : | 747100.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 2000 : | 186700.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 2000 : | 145634.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 2000 : | 51300.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 2000 : | 38000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
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