Russia: As part of the FSTP, work is underway to create domestic varieties of potatoes for processing

Published 2023년 3월 31일

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The Russian government is working towards increasing self-sufficiency in seed material for potatoes to 50% by 2030 and 75% for other crops. To achieve this, a law on seed production was adopted in 2021 and the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017–2030 has led to the registration of 38 new potato varieties. The Union of Potato and Vegetable Producers anticipates over 200-250 new domestic varieties by 2030, with a focus on varieties for processing. The potato harvest exceeded 7 million tons in 2021, leading to lower prices and reduced demand. The Union is advocating for retail chains to support domestic producers to help sell the surplus.

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Already registered in the state register varieties "Evpatiy" and "Northern Lights" There are about 500 potato varieties in the State Register of Breeding Achievements, of which more than half are domestic. However, the most popular so far are varieties of foreign selection, says Sergey Lupekhin, president of the Union of Potato and Vegetable Producers. The Russian government has decided to increase self-sufficiency in seed material for some crops to 75% by 2030, and up to 50% for potatoes. To do this, at the end of 2021, a law on seed production was adopted, its main articles come into force on September 1 this year. And even earlier, for the development of domestic selection, the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017–2030 (FSTP) was developed. Thanks to her, in particular, 38 varieties of potatoes were registered. “If we predict that every year 20-30 new domestic varieties will be submitted for registration, then by 2030 you can get ...

Source: Specagro