Agrico Originals

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The inspiration for innovation

 

Our Agrico Original potato varieties have proven their value worldwide for many years. These established varieties, which have made a significant impact on the potato sector, are Agria, Fontane, Markies, and Sinora. Building on the quality of these trusted, proven Originals, our latest varieties are young and innovative and already making their mark on the market.

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Agria

Maincrop, yellow fleshed, processing variety with a good yield and a very stable quality.

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Agrico Original Agria

Fontane

An early maincrop, high yielding processing variety for the production of French fries and flakes.

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Agrico Original Fontane

Markies

High yielding, all-round maincrop variety for French fries, crisping, fast food (QSR market) and fresh consumption.

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Sinora

Second early, high yielding and easy-to-grow variety for an early fries or crisping crop.

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Agrico Original Sinora
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Why choose an Agrico Original?

Our Agrico Original potato varieties deliver outstanding quality, reliability and proven performance. Choose an Agrico Original for:

 

  • Availability: A broad range with dependable supply.
  • Global network: Active in more than 80 countries, supported by strong local partners.
  • Knowledge and experience: Built on decades of cultivation and market expertise.
  • Proven quality: Thanks to growers who supply top-quality seed material and know each variety inside and out.

At Agrico, we are proud to share our experience, insights and knowledge about our Agrico Originals with both growers and buyers.

 

Why choose new, innovative potato varieties?

Alongside our proven Originals, we are continuously developing new, innovative potato varieties that meet evolving market demands. These varieties are carefully selected to meet the needs of both growers and customers, with a clear focus on the future. They offer security for growers, consistency for processors, and premium quality for consumers.

Through natural breeding, we develop potato varieties with:

  • Stronger resistances
  • Low input requirements
  • High yield performance
Research and breeding potato varieties UK
We have been working with Agrico since the introduction of Agria in 1986. With the innovative Lugano variety, we are once again adding quality to our portfolio. This variety offers excellent resistance and reliable processability in our factories.
Willem van Tilburg
Manager of Procurement and Sales at Aviko Potato
Willem van Tilburg

Our Spotlight potato varieties

Each year, Agrico selects a number of promising varieties that warrant extra attention. These spotlight varieties are young, innovative potato varieties that are currently taking the market by storm.

Lugano

With large tubers and excellent processing properties, Lugano is a great choice for the French fries industry and traditional markets.

 

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Lugano spotlight variety Agrico

Napoleon

Due to its excellent frying quality, even dry matter distribution and minimal sugar defects, Napoleon consistently delivers an exceptional end product.

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Napoleon Spotlight Variety Agrico

Paradiso

This variety produces impressive yields with high tuber numbers and also excels in consistency.

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Paradiso Spotlight Variety Agrico

Would you like to know more about our innovative seed potatoes?

Agrico goes beyond just supplying good quality potatoes. Because we’re involved with our customers, we are more than happy to provide effective, expert advice on the right cultivation, harvesting and storage methods, as well as logistics. Agrico also invests intensively in knowledge and research, as a result of which we have a wide range of unique seed potato varieties at our disposal.

 

If you have a specific question, or if you would like to know what Agrico can do for you with respect to seed potatoes, please feel free to contact us.

Wieger van der Werff
Commercial Manager
Wieger van der Werff