This year, the demand for seed potatoes is higher than in previous years, leading to a significant deficit of quality seeds. Some varieties are even hard to find in Europe, including the Riviera variety, which is among the most popular with the population.
This was reported to AgroPortal.ua by the head of the Private Joint-Stock Company Scientific and Production Enterprise "Chernihivelitkartoplia," Ihor Shkurko.
"The seed material of the Riviera variety is also completely sold out in our farm. In Europe, everything is contracted. This year, we gradually distributed seed potatoes among old clients, allocating a certain quota to each. There are no surpluses," adds Ihor Shkurko.
The reason for the seed shortage is due to unfavourable weather conditions this summer. Moreover, this year, blight and dry rot are widespread. Therefore, when storing such potatoes, they require care and a treatment period of at least a month.
Source: agroportal.ua