FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia

Celebration of the International Day of Potato in Russia

Moscow (Russia), Hybrid Event, 30/05/2025

Potatoes contribute to global food security and nutrition, and livelihoods. Two-thirds of the world’s population consume potatoes as a staple, and it is the third most available food crop globally.

To celebrate the International Day of Potato 2025 (IPD 2025) FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation together with the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Lorkh Federal Research Center of Potato" will hold a scientific and practical conference on Friday, 30 May 2025, at 11:00-14:00 (Moscow time).