Agria
Yellow-flesh dual-purpose variety. Strong export presence to Mediterranean and MENA.
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About this variety
Yellow-flesh dual-purpose variety. Strong export presence to Mediterranean and MENA.
Agria is classified as a western europe variety released in 1990, primarily used for all-purpose, frying / fries. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Where is Agria grown?
Agria is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Germany. The variety is commercially established within its regional context. Cultivation footprint reflects the variety's adaptation to local agroclimatic conditions and the breeding programme's regional focus.
Production data for the specific countries where Agria dominates is documented through CIP, USDA, AHDB, ICAR-CPRI, NAK Netherlands, and national agricultural agencies depending on origin. Cross-reference our country profiles for production context — see the global country index or specific producers in Western Europe.
What is Agria best used for?
Agria is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. Yellow-flesh dual-purpose variety. Strong export presence to Mediterranean and MENA.
End-use suitability is determined by specific gravity, flesh colour, dry-matter content, and reducing-sugar levels. Variety selection should match end-use specifications documented through breeder guidance and trial data. See the complete varieties guide for cross-variety comparison.
When was Agria released and by whom?
Agria was released in 1990 by Germany. The variety belongs to the Western Europe family of cultivars and reflects the breeding objectives of its origin programme — typically a combination of yield improvement, disease resistance, and end-use specification matching the dominant commercial demand of the period.
As a more recent release, Agria reflects modern breeding priorities — likely combining yield improvement with updated disease-resistance packages and end-use specification matching contemporary processor or retail demand.
How does Agria compare to similar varieties?
Within the Western Europe family of cultivars, Agria. Comparable varieties include Bintje, Maris Piper, King Edward — each with distinct breeding histories and end-use profiles. Cross-comparison data is available through our variety database.
For systematic comparison see the variety compare tool or browse all 237 varieties in our database. Each variety has its own dedicated profile with origin, traits, and uses documented from primary breeder sources.
Frequently asked questions about Agria
What is Agria potato?+
Agria is a western europe potato variety released in 1990 originating from Germany. Yellow-flesh dual-purpose variety. Strong export presence to Mediterranean and MENA.
What is Agria potato best used for?+
Agria is best suited to all-purpose, frying / fries. Yellow-flesh dual-purpose variety. Strong export presence to Mediterranean and MENA.
When was Agria released?+
Agria was released in 1990. The variety is classified as western europe.
Where is Agria grown?+
Agria is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from Germany. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team · Linked to Wikidata for cross-reference.