Production Sembec (Sembec) is proud to announce that its 33 potato varieties harvested in 2024 achieved exceptional results in post-harvest testing: 100% of the harvested lots showed a 0% rate for PVY and PRLV viruses in the Pre-Elite, Elite 1, and Elite 2 classes. This remarkable performance reinforces Sembec’s position as an undisputed leader in biosafety and integrated pest management.
Through continuous investments in cutting-edge technologies – modern hydroponic greenhouses, state-of-the-art planting equipment, and increased storage capacity – Sembec effectively meets the growing demand for high-quality, virus-free seed potatoes that exceed the highest expectations of its clients.
Addressing a Critical Challenge for the Industry
The potato industry in Quebec is facing a significant challenge: viruses that directly impact agricultural yields. A virus rate as low as 1% in seed potatoes can lead to minimum losses of 20% in harvested volumes, thereby compromising the profitability of farming operations. To mitigate these impacts, a key practice is to prevent field contamination by ensuring the purchase of healthy seed potatoes. Sembec positions itself as an essential solution to this challenge, offering its clients seed potatoes in sufficient quantities and with impeccable quality.
About Production Sembec
Located on the Côte-Nord, Sembec benefits from a unique environment perfectly suited to produce high-generation seed potatoes. Sembec is part of The Honest Potato Co., which adopts a regenerative agriculture approach that is mindful of the environment and the planet. This vision enables responsible production while addressing the current challenges of agriculture.
Sembec, a leader in the potato industry.
