Technico Agricultural Sciences Limited (TASL) has started celebrating the Potato Field Harvest Days for its advanced potato variety, Amber Delight, marking a great move in potato cultivation in the region. The event Potato Field Harvesting Days, bringing together farmers to witness firsthand the exceptional performance of this innovative variety.
The introduction of Amber Delight comes as a result of TASL’s extensive varietal evaluation trials conducted across India’s potato-producing states. Already successful in West Bengal, Bihar, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, this variety is now set to transform potato farming in Madhya Pradesh with its remarkable characteristics and farmer-friendly features.
Features and Benefits
Amber Delight stands out in the market with its unique combination of attributes that address key farmer concerns:
- Fastest Bulking Period: With a bulking period of just 65 days, it offers farmers unprecedented time efficiency in cultivation.
- Superior Economic Returns: Farmers can expect 25% higher realization compared to traditional varieties, significantly improving their profit margins.
- Optimized Crop Cycle: The variety requires 15 fewer days to mature, allowing better crop rotation and management.
- Exceptional Marketable Yield: With more than 95% marketable yield, it minimizes waste and maximizes returns for farmers.
- Extended Storage Life: The variety can be stored for over 8 months, providing flexibility in marketing and better price negotiation.
Farmer Engagement and Education
To ensure successful adoption of Amber Delight, TASL is organizing targeted farmer meets in clusters of 3-4 villages. These interactive sessions serve multiple purposes:
- Performance Demonstration: Farmers can observe the variety’s growth and yield patterns firsthand.
- Problem Solving: Direct interaction with experts to address cultivation challenges and receive guidance.
- Knowledge Sharing: Understanding the variety’s unique advantages over traditional table potato varieties.
Technical Specifications and Yield Benefits
The variety demonstrates impressive technical specifications that make it a profitable choice for farmers:
- High Yield Potential: Farmers can expect yields upto 22 MT per acre within 90-100 days
- Cost Efficiency: Higher yields per unit of land translate to reduced production costs
- Quality Output: Uniform tuber shape and size, with over 90% marketable yield
Market Impact and Future Prospects
Amber Delight’s introduction in Madhya Pradesh represents a significant step forward in modernizing potato cultivation in the region. The variety’s combination of early maturity, high yield, and excellent storage characteristics positions it as a game-changer in the potato farming sector. Its success in other states has already demonstrated its potential to enhance farmer incomes and improve agricultural efficiency.
As farmers in Madhya Pradesh begin adopting this innovative variety, it is expected to set new standards in potato cultivation, contributing to both agricultural productivity and farmer prosperity. The ongoing farmer engagement initiatives by TASL ensure that farmers receive the necessary support and guidance to maximize the benefits of this revolutionary potato variety.
Leading these transformative initiatives in Madhya Pradesh is Mr. Amit Mangla, the State Head of Technico Agri Sciences Limited. With his dedicated approach and extensive experience in the potato sector, Mr. Mangla has been instrumental in guiding potato farmers across Madhya Pradesh towards better farming practices, introducing innovative farming techniques and helping farmers adopt modern agricultural practices for improved potato cultivation.
Farmers can know more about Technico’s Amber Delight Potato variety by contacting Amit Mangla at +91 9896502926
