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Higher potato yields using biostimulants

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Higher potato yields with Maxstim biostimulants

Potatoes are a staple food crop worldwide, providing essential nutrition to millions of people. With the global population growing and environmental pressures mounting, boosting potato yields sustainably is critical to food security.

Recent research conducted by Dr. Richard Salvage in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast, published on the Frontiers Scientific Research platform, demonstrates how an innovative, flavonoid-based biostimulant, Maxstim’s Agriculture+, significantly enhances potato crop yields. This breakthrough in crop science not only supports higher productivity but also aligns with the need for sustainable, resource-efficient agriculture.

Food security and the role of potatoes

Potatoes play an integral role in food security due to their adaptability, high nutritional value, and productivity. However, potato cultivation typically requires intensive resources, including large inputs of fertilisers and water. With climate change impacting water availability and global farming practices evolving toward sustainability, the industry needs alternative solutions to maintain, and increase, potato production efficiently.

How biostimulants boost potato yield

Biostimulants are natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience by boosting nutrient uptake and stress tolerance. Flavonoid-based biostimulants, like Maxstim’s Agriculture+, are particularly effective due to their antioxidant properties, which protect plants from environmental stress and help optimise growth processes. This product has shown statistically significant results in increasing potato yield by enhancing photosynthesis and improving nutrient efficiency.

Yield improvements: a step forward for food security

The research found that potatoes treated with Agriculture+ biostimulant yielded impressive results:

  • 33% increase in tuber weight in controlled container trials across three potato varieties, due to improved photosynthesis and chlorophyll levels.
  • 5.2% average yield increase in six commercial field trials, translating to higher production on existing land.
  • Economic gains of approximately £700 per hectare, highlighting the financial viability for farmers adopting biostimulant treatments.

These findings suggest that biostimulants can sustainably boost potato yield without additional fertiliser or water, directly contributing to food security. By using resources more efficiently, biostimulants help farmers produce more food per hectare, essential in meeting global food demands while preserving natural resources.

The future of sustainable potato farming

As potato production faces increasing environmental pressures, sustainable solutions like Maxstim’s complex biostimulants are vital. With consistent yield increases and improved quality, biostimulants offer a promising path forward, helping secure global food supplies and support farmers’ economic resilience.

For further insights, explore the full study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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