News on Potato Trade from Georgia (Country)

In Georgia, potato prices hit historic lows, stocks are at record levels, and imports are increasing
April 20, 2021
In Georgia, potato prices hit historic lows, stocks are at record levels, and imports are increasing
The Georgian team of EastFruit analysts draws attention to the unusual situation in the Georgian potato market this season.
An example of a potato affected by potato wart disease (Synchytrium endobioticum). This disease is also referred to as black scab or potato canker. (Courtesy: Swedish Board of Agriculture)
March 22, 2018
Georgia bans the import of potato from Turkey citing potato wart risks
Georgia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture stated that they have banned potato imports from Turkey until July, 2018 to eliminate the spread of 'potato cancer' on Georgian territory.
Potato Growers in Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency
October 10, 2017
Potato Growers Georgia harvest enough potatoes to reach 100 percent self-sufficiency
Georgia is reducing its dependency on potato imports as this year local farmers harvested enough to meet the needs of the local market.

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