Expert Visit and Demonstration Events on Seed Potato in Chon-Alay
From May 5 to 6, 2025, key events were held in Chon-Alay district, Osh region, under the Value Chain Agro Finance project:
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Visit of an international seed potato expert
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Training session for farmers
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Demonstration planting of Super-super elite category seed potatoes
On May 5, Simon Schutter, an expert from the Netherlands, visited the district. A meeting took place with the district administration to discuss current and planned project activities. The administration expressed readiness to fully support the initiative.
The project team and the expert then visited a local potato storage facility. Simon Schutter inspected the storage, evaluated the condition of the elite seeds, and provided recommendations to improve storage conditions.
On the same day, a theoretical training was conducted for farmers on planting technology and virus prevention during seed storage. Participants actively engaged and noted the practical value of the information received.
On May 6, a demonstration planting of the “Colombo” variety (Super-super elite category) took place on the field of local farmer Aftandil Abraimov. The expert monitored the planting process and advised participants on the technology.
After the demonstration, a discussion was held with farmers and cooperative members, where the expert shared recommendations for growing elite seed potatoes in the mountainous conditions of the region.
📌 For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, a demonstration planting of Super-super elite category seed potatoes was carried out. This important event marks a significant step forward in the development of local seed production and can serve as a model for other regions in Central Asia.