b'GLOBALGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATION SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 thPLACE PLACE PLACE PLACETHE FUTURE OF POTATOES: TRUE SEEDS, HYBRID BREEDING, AND A NEW COMMERCIAL ERAGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATION SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWNA quiet revolution in agriculture is taking rootand it starts with a seed. 1 st 2 nd 3 rdPLACE PLACE PLACEBy Marcel Bruins, Seed World Europe Editorial DirectorFOR GENERATIONS,potatoes have been propagated using tubers: heavy, disease-prone, and expensive to transport. But now, Solyntaa Dutch pioneer in agricultural innovationis reshaping the future of potato farming through hybrid true potato seeds (TPS). ThisGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATIONCANADIAN GLOBAL INNOVATION SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN TOP INNOVATIONbreakthrough is built on nearly two dec-1 st 2 nd 3 rdades of intensive research and develop-PLACE PLACE PLACEment. Today, Solynta is entering a bold new chapter: moving from innovation to implementation, from research to real-world impact.From Discovery to DeliverySolynta has developed a proprietary hybrid breeding platform that brings precision, speed, and resilience to potatoGLOBAL INNOVATION GLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATION cultivation. Its hybrid TPS varieties offerSHOWDOWN SHOWDOWNSHOWDOWN1 st 2 nd 3 rdconsistent performance, higher yields, PLACE PLACE PLACEand robust resistance to key threats like late blight, drought, and heat.This level of genetic control has longSolynta seeds, berries and potato.been common in crops like corn and tomatoesbut achieving it in potatoesfarmers needs when introducing ground- tive genetics. We are introducing these is a significant scientific milestone. Now,breaking technology. true potato seed varieties to farmers with a strong foundation of elite parentalWhen introducing a completelyaround the globe; to improve their suc-lines and a growing pipeline of hybrids,new technology, it is essential to knowcess by reducing the need for chemicals, Solynta is shifting gears to commercializewhere your products are able to makestabilizing and increasing their yield, and GLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATIONGLOBAL INNOVATION its innovations at scale. a huge difference in the daily lives ofimproving their overall profitability.SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWN SHOWDOWNAfter 18 years of focused R&D,potato growers, said Poortinga. We 1 st 2 nd 3 rdwere entering the commercial phase,believe that true potato seeds will haveA Seed Built for Modern AgriculturePLACE PLACE PLACEsaid Charles Miller, Solyntas directorgreat impact on the lives of many potatoTPS are disease-free, lightweight, and of strategic alliances and development.growers in regions where it is difficult orcost-effective to transport, reducing path-Were ready to deliver real value to farm- impossible to have access to quality start- ogen risk and improving access to remote ers, seed producers, and food systemsing material, in terms of food securitymarkets. For farmers, they lower input around the world. and farmer economics. Our strategy iscosts, improve crop health, and enable Solynta CEO Peter Poortinga empha- based on delivering high quality truequicker access to better-performing varie-sized the importance of understandingpotato seeds that contain our innova- ties through faster hybrid breeding.8 SEEDWORLD.COM/CANADA JULY 2025'