Summary of Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata

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In the YouTube video "Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata" (Embrapa Launches a New Potato Variety), researcher Arione Pereira discusses Embrapa's new potato cultivar, BRS Gaia . Intended for small-scale farmers, particularly those in the southern regions of Brazil, this new variety was developed through the crossing of Embrapa germplasm and Hungarian material. Although not specifically disease-resistant, it has a diverse range of resistances, making it more rustic and tolerant of the bacterial disease muncha. Gaia also requires less pesticide usage and has a good response to the environment with lower fertilizer requirements. The new cultivar is suitable for farmers transitioning to agroecological production and is valuable for making purée. Embrapa identifies the needs of producers and industries and offers a catalog of potential crops to meet demands, ensuring offerings contribute effectively to Brazilian agriculture. Choosing the right potato variety is crucial for farmers, with Gaia recommended for its suitability for both production and culinary uses. Seed provenance and crop rotation are also emphasized for potato farming to prevent the introduction of new microbiological agents.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Arione Pereira, a researcher from Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation), discusses the new potato variety BRS Gaia. This new cultivar, launched by Embrapa, is intended for farmers, particularly small-scale farmers. The base genetics of this new cultivar were obtained through the crossing of germplasm already developed at Embrapa and material from Hungary. The new potato variety is not specifically resistant to diseases but has a diverse range of resistances, making it more rustic. This characteristic is particularly important for small-scale farmers in the southern regions of Brazil, who have traditionally produced and consumed potatoes but have been affected by a bacterial disease called muncha. The new cultivar has a tolerance to this disease and requires less use of pesticides. Additionally, it has a good response to the environment and can be produced with lower fertilizer usage. This makes it suitable for farmers in transition to agroecological production in the Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina regions, where a cultivar called macaca is commonly used for making purée. The new cultivar's aptitude for making purée was proven through studies, making it a valuable addition to small-scale farmers' daily diets.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata" (Embrapa Launches a New Potato Variety), the speaker discusses a new potato variety developed by Embrapa, a Brazilian agricultural research organization. The new potato variety, which is well-suited for small farmers in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, offers greater food security for farmers and has excellent frying qualities. The potato variety was specifically developed for these two states due to their preference for this type of potato and market demand for red and pink-skinned potatoes. Although the potato variety has been tested in various regions of Brazil, it has not performed well in other regions due to its temperature requirements. The potato, which is typically grown in cooler climates, maintains a high content of dry matter even in warmer temperatures, making it suitable for the production of fried potatoes. This new potato variety could potentially meet the demand for fried potatoes in the market.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata" (Embrapa Launches a New Potato Variety), the speaker discusses a new potato variety called Arioni, which has been developed by Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. Arioni is unique in that it has a round tuber instead of the long tubers preferred by the industrial processing industry. However, it excels in domestic use and is considered one of the best materials developed in Brazil for this purpose. The variety was launched the previous day, and producers can access it through an open call for laboratories and seed producers to be contracted as seed producers. The first seeds will be offered to commercial producers in about a year and a half. Embrapa identifies the needs of producers and industries and offers a catalog of potential crops to meet these demands. The validation process ensures that the offerings meet the needs of the production chain and can contribute effectively to the development of Brazilian agriculture. The speaker also mentions the importance of integrating the production chain, citing the production of tobacco in Rio Grande do Sul as an example, where tobacco farmers also produce potatoes as a subsistence crop. The challenge is to find a crop that can be produced with less risk and provide a product that satisfies the culinary preferences of the producer. Unlike the market demand for long potato varieties in their natural state, Arioni is better suited for domestic use.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata" (Embrapa Launches a New Potato Variety), the speaker discusses the importance of choosing the right potato variety for farmers in Brazil. The current dominant potato variety, yellow-skinned potatoes, does not satisfy both the production and consumer markets. The new potato variety, Gaia, is recommended for farmers as it suits both production and culinary uses, and has a longer post-harvest period without sprouting. However, it is not recommended to produce potatoes in the same area as other solanaceous crops like tomatoes, peppers, tobacco, and pimentos due to the common presence of the same pathogens. Gaia also has resistance to the Potato Virus Y, which is the most degenerative virus for potatoes. Choosing an area without a history of murcha bacteriana, the bacterium that causes murcha disease, is crucial to reduce the potential for high incidence in production. Having good potato seed is also essential, as it is one of the main vehicles for spreading diseases to new production areas.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança nova cultivar de batata" (Embrapa Launches a New Potato Variety), the interviewee emphasizes the importance of seed provenance and crop rotation in potato farming. He warns against the risks of introducing new microbiological agents into a property without proper control. The speaker is grateful for the interview and praises Embrapa's continuous efforts to provide new products for farmers and society. The team responsible for this program consists of researchers from Embrapa Hortaliça and Embrapa Clima Temperado, based at the experimental stations in Cascata and Canoinhas. This collaboration enables Embrapa to offer products that cater to farmers' demands and contribute to society.