Harvesting of potato products has started in Tovuz region. This year, farmers say they will be able to get a good harvest from the fields.
Although the coronavirus pandemic has affected the agricultural sector to some extent, farmers are satisfied with current sales prices.
Collected products are taken on the spot and put on the market. The products are mostly sold in Baku and Ganja, as well as in the markets of other major cities.
According to official figures, potatoes will be planted on more than 6,748 hectares in Tovuz region by 2020. This figure is about 200 hectares more than last year.
To date, the potato harvest has been completed on more than 4,000 hectares. According to preliminary estimates, the region is expected to produce an average of 25 tons per hectare. Areas with high productivity are those provided with modern irrigation systems.
At present, potato harvesting in the country is carried out only in Shamkir, Tovuz and Agstafa regions of the western region. In about a month, harvesting will begin in the mountainous regions of the country, Gadabay, Gabala, Ismayilli and Gusar.
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