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 1994 : | 47000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 1993 : | 1271700.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Seed in 1993 : | 380300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Yield in 1993 : | 145006.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
| Potato Area Harvested in 1993 : | 87700.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
| Potato Processed in 1993 : | 42000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
| Potato Production in 1992 : | 1167400.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
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