The exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and the Potato Union of Russia.
Its organizers are the Ministry of Agriculture of Chuvashia, the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Potato Farming named after V.I. A.G. Lorkha and the state unitary enterprise "Agro-Innovations". Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Chuvash Republic - Minister of Agriculture Sergey Artamonov reported that within the framework of the exhibition it is planned to hold a meeting of the Scientific and Technical Committee under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation to implement the subprogram "Development of Potato Breeding and Seed Production".
Also in the program of the exhibition are planned: scientific and practical conference "Potato growing in Russia: state and development prospects", round tables "New varieties and modern systems of production of seed potatoes of the highest categories of commercial quality" and "Increasing the competitiveness of domestic potato growing in the domestic market and the possibility of developing seed export and marketable potatoes (on the example of agricultural enterprises of the Potato Union) ”, as well as presentation of domestic and foreign varieties, tasting dishes, various competitions.
According to the minister, 88 companies from 21 regions of Russia and the Republic of Belarus confirmed participation in the event. On the territory of the shopping complex in 6 pavilions will be organized trade in seed potatoes. Planting stock is sold by seed farms of the Chuvash Republic, specializing in the production of planting stock of this crop. For the convenience of customers, potatoes are sold in various packaging. For the social category of citizens, volunteer assistance will be organized, as well as free delivery in the city.
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