Discover the Future of Potato Cultivation at the Variety Breeding Station in Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux

This week marks the annual presentation of hybrid and potato varieties by Sipre – Comité Nord at their variety breeding station in Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux, near Fécamp, Normandy. This event offers a unique opportunity for growers, agronomists, and industry professionals to explore the latest promising potato hybrids and new varieties that could shape the future of potato farming.

Renowned experts, including Jean-Denis Moal, Clément Mabire, and Ana Ponce de Leon, lead the event, showcasing the advancements and selection processes behind developing these high-potential varieties. These presentations highlight innovations in resilience, yield quality, and adaptability, which are critical for meeting the diverse demands of the potato industry.

The Sipre – Comité Nord event is a collaborative platform, enabling valuable exchanges among breeders, researchers, and industry professionals. Thanks go to the Sipre – Comité Nord team for organizing this informative gathering, which serves as a driving force for potato cultivation advancements in France and beyond.

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POTATOES NEWS Viktor Kovalev is the founder of Potatoes.News and the creator of the International Potato Tour (IPT) — a global multimedia project that connects potato farmers, processors, researchers, and agribusiness companies across more than 20 countries. Viktor writes about potato production, processing technologies, storage, seed breeding, export markets, innovations, and sustainable agriculture. His work combines journalism, field research, and video storytelling, giving readers and viewers a unique perspective on the global potato industry. Areas of expertise: Global potato market trends Seed potato production and certification Potato processing (chips, flakes, fries, starch) Smart farming and agri-technologies Storage, logistics, and export Interviews and field reports from leading producers