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 Seed in 1997 : | 251000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 1997 : | 135948.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 1997 : | 69600.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 1997 : | 49000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Price at Producer in 1997 : | 67.10 | USD/tonne | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 1996 : | 1081900.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 1996 : | 297000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
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