New Indian potato variety suitable for French fries released by CPRI

During the last six months, the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has released a new potato variety Kufri Frysona. This is the first ever potato variety from India suitable for preparation of French fries. The trials conducted on the variety have shown its suitability for cultivation in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and [...]

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, [...]

US industry focused on potato seed quality during annual event

Many speakers at the 41st Annual Idaho Seed Potato Growers Seminar last week focused on the importance of testing seed potatoes for viruses. Doug Boze, Idaho Crop Improvement Assn., reminded growers that seed from Canada had to be accompanied by a health certificate. He said the lack of a health certificate had caused problems for [...]

New Russet potato variety unveiled in the US

When potato growers line up for their potato bar lunch at the 48th annual Washington State Potato Conference, they will be meeting and eating an old acquaintance with a new name.  The new Classic Russet being topped and served by Commissioners this year was also on the menu at the potato bar in 2006, but [...]