Solynta has received official approval for its new Hybrid True Potato Seed variety, SOLHY023, in Kenya. The variety offers improved resistance to late blight and supports resilient potato production.

Solynta's New Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Approved in Kenya to Boost Disease Resistance

Solynta has announced the official approval and registration of SOLHY023, its latest Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety in Kenya, marking another milestone in the company’s efforts to strengthen sustainable potato production through advanced breeding technologies.

The approval expands Solynta’s growing portfolio of hybrid potato varieties available to Kenyan farmers and reinforces the country’s position as a key market in the company’s commercial expansion strategy across Eastern Africa.

According to Solynta, SOLHY023 was developed using its proprietary hybrid breeding platform to deliver improved field performance while enhancing resilience against one of the potato industry’s most destructive diseases, late blight. The variety contains multiple genes that provide stronger resistance to the disease, helping farmers reduce production losses and achieve more reliable harvests.

The company said the registration reflects years of scientific research and continuous investment in developing potato varieties that address the changing needs of growers while supporting resilient food production systems.

Solynta Chief Executive Officer Peter Poortinga said the approval of SOLHY023 represents another important step towards improving potato farming through innovation.

He said every new variety introduced by the company is the result of extensive scientific research, collaboration and sustained commitment from its breeding teams. According to Poortinga, SOLHY023 demonstrates how hybrid breeding technology enables the continuous development of improved potato varieties with valuable characteristics such as stronger disease resistance and stable field performance.

He added that the new variety is expected to help farmers achieve more consistent potato production while strengthening the resilience of the entire potato value chain.

Hybrid True Potato Seeds offer several advantages over conventional seed potatoes. Unlike traditional seed tubers, HTPS provides disease-free planting material that is lightweight, compact and easier to transport and store. The seeds are also available throughout the year, making them more accessible for commercial production and seed distribution.

Through advanced hybrid breeding, Solynta continues to develop potato varieties with multiple genes for resistance to late blight, providing more durable protection against the disease while improving production stability and supporting long-term sustainability.

Kenya has become one of the company’s most important markets for demonstrating the commercial potential of Hybrid True Potato Seed technology. The approval of SOLHY023 builds on earlier successful variety registrations and reflects Solynta’s long-term commitment to supporting the country’s potato sector through continuous innovation.

Charles Miller, Director of Strategic Alliances and Commercial Development at Solynta, said Kenya continues to demonstrate the value of combining agricultural innovation with strong local partnerships.

He said SOLHY023 represents more than an additional variety in the company’s portfolio. According to Miller, it showcases Solynta’s ability to continuously improve hybrid potato varieties while responding to the evolving needs of growers. He noted that every successful variety approval strengthens confidence in Hybrid True Potato Seed technology and creates opportunities for expanding the innovation into additional markets.

The introduction of SOLHY023 was made possible through collaboration between Solynta’s breeding and commercial teams, local agronomy testing partner Seeds2B, research institutions, regulators and other agricultural stakeholders in Kenya.

The company said these partnerships continue to accelerate the introduction of improved potato varieties while strengthening the country’s potato value chain through research, testing and farmer-focused innovation.

As demand for high-quality planting materials continues to increase globally, Solynta says it remains committed to developing improved potato varieties that enhance productivity, strengthen disease resistance and support sustainable agricultural growth.

The registration of SOLHY023 represents another significant step in expanding access to modern potato breeding technologies while providing Kenyan farmers with improved planting materials designed to perform under diverse production conditions.

With potatoes remaining one of Kenya’s most important food and cash crops, the introduction of improved Hybrid True Potato Seed varieties is expected to contribute to increased productivity, greater resilience against disease outbreaks and improved profitability for growers across the country.

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