Omsk scientists engaged in the production of elite seed potatoes, which can displace from the domestic market Dutch producers, reported IA "Ostregion".

Omsk JSC "Greenhouse-greenhouse plant Elite potato" has launched a laboratory microclonal propagation of potato and Jerusalem artichoke, in which researchers from Sibniish will print elite seeds of vegetables.

This year it is planned to produce 500 thousand tubers.

"Currently, in the Northern districts of Omsk region pozyskiwanie land for the sowing of its seeds. In LLC "Valkyrie" for four years worked for the technology of cultivation of potatoes, picked up yielding varieties, purchased equipment, built two stores, restored irrigation of 200 acres of fields and worked the mechanism of implementation. The company further plans to expand acreage and work with virus-free planting material", - have informed in the press service of the Ministry of agriculture and food of the Omsk region.

Having our own elite seed potatoes, Siberian farmers will be able to oust the Russian market of Dutch imports. The growers need the Federal trade network, which they hope to get through the logistics centre in the village Squad of Omsk region.

The specialists note that the Omsk farmers got the chance to capitalize on potato production due to the embargo on imports from European countries. It is planned that in 2014 under favorable weather conditions Omsk region will be fully satisfied with their own products. The self-sufficiency rate will be on potato - 126,9%. Production volume can reach 645 thousand tons of potato Export to other regions may be 200-300 thousand tons