Two varieties of potatoes - Orion and Poseidon - were bred by Primorye breeders. The varieties are designed for the climatic conditions of the Far East and meet the modern requirements of the consumer. Government of Primorsky Krai.
As noted in the Ministry of Agriculture of the Primorsky Territory, the creation and implementation of modern adapted potato varieties is carried out by specialists from the selection and seed center in Ussuriysk.
“One of the key achievements of 2022 is the transfer for state testing of Orion and Poseidon potato varieties that meet the modern requirements of a wide range of consumers and are intended for the climatic conditions of the regions of the Far East,” the ministry stressed.
Recall that in 2022, Primorye farmers harvested a good potato crop - more than 64 thousand tons. Thanks to the introduction of modern varieties, the yield reached 200 centners per hectare.
We add that providing the inhabitants of the region with natural products of their own production is the main task of the food security of the region.