Tri-state breeding program in the US releases new varieties

The University of Idaho in Moscow has released three russet potato varieties that are “definite improvements” over current varieties.
- Classic Russet: a high-yielding, early-maturing russet potato with attractive tubers and outstanding culinary qualities that could replace the Russet Norkotah.
- Alpine Russet: a late-season russet potato that can be successfully processed out of long-term storage, like [...]

Two Indonesian provinces to be developed for production of processed potatoes

According to a report published by the Asia Pulse agency, Indonesian provinces Jambi and North Sulawesi that have good fertility and climate will be developed into potato production centers for french fries. In the province of Jambi in particular, potatoes used to make french fries would be developed in the districts of Kerinci and Marangin, [...]

Philippines – University official encourages farmers to produce saleable potatoes

An official of the Benguet State University (BSU) has asked the local potato farmers to plant the “Igorota” and “Solibao” varieties which processors use for production of French fries. Dr. Johnny Dati, director of the BSU Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center, disclosed that local farmers still lack production of the varieties which [...]