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The potato crisis in Odisha intensifies due to an ongoing transportation embargo by West Bengal and reduced procurement from Uttar Pradesh, causing potato prices to soar. Efforts to resolve the situation and ...

Potato prices in West Bengal may depreciate by 8% on the back of a better crop prospect in south India. The south Indian crop is expected to enter the market next month ...

Harinder Farms recently made headlines as the Managing Director embarked on an enlightening journey to West Bengal. The purpose? To engage in constructive dialogues with local farmers, orchestrated by the Harinder Farms ...

#Agriculture #PotatoCultivation #ApicalRootedCutting #SustainableFarming #LocalSeedProduction #AgriculturalInnovation #WestBengal #COFAM #UniversityofNorthBengal #InternationalPotatoCentre In a groundbreaking move to enhance potato cultivation and support local farmers, the Agriculture Department of the Government of West Bengal has ...

Bengal’s Uttar Pradesh potato crop estimates for the current year face imminent downward revisions due to the countrywide heatwave that has been in effect since March, and the heavy rains of November ...

Approximately 1,5m Bengali potato farmers are facing a severe fertilizer crisis because the supply through government channels suffers shortage, and the growers are compelled to buy them at higher prices from the ...

West Bengal potato growers fear they will face severe losses as the price of good quality seeds have skyrocketed

Potato prices in West Bengal are currently ruling high at Rs 32-33 a kg as 15-20% of daily supply of the commodity is being exported to neighbouring states, traders have claimed.  They ...

The West Bengal state government is providing transport subsidy for the benefit of potato farmers, businessmen and cold storage owners, for exporting potatoes to other states. The state is giving a subsidy ...

As the agricultural landscape evolves, farmers are continually seeking ways to maximize their yields and profits. Among the various crops, potatoes stand out as a versatile and economically viable option. Particularly in ...

India is set to address its potato supply challenges by allowing imports from Bhutan, as local production struggles to meet demand and prices remain high. The anticipated reduction in domestic potato output, ...

Odisha is experiencing a severe potato shortage, driving prices up to Rs 55-60/kg. The crisis, lasting four weeks, stems from West Bengal's export halt due to a 20% production drop from unseasonal ...

This article discusses Odisha's strategic shift in potato procurement due to supply disruptions from West Bengal. The state is considering Punjab as a potential new source while addressing challenges with existing suppliers ...

This article reports on the Indian government's extension of unlicensed potato imports from Bhutan until 2027. The extension aims to address the recent surge in potato prices and supply disruptions in India, ...

The University of Idaho and Idaho State University introduce the Potato State Trophy, a new symbol of their annual football rivalry, celebrating Idaho's rich potato heritage and the enduring spirit of competition ...

Proposal Aims to Stabilize Soaring Potato Prices in West Bengal The West Bengal Cold Storage Association (WBCSA) has proposed a strategic solution to the state government to counteract the soaring retail prices ...

Colomba boosting farmers profits Mahindra HZPC Pvt Ltd is a joint venture of Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (a group company of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd) and HZPC Holding B.V. world's largest seed ...

This article from PotatoBusiness explores India's initiative to establish the CIP-South Asia Regional Centre, highlighting its potential impact on potato and sweet potato cultivation across the region. The focus is on fostering ...

On Tuesday, June 25, following the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize nine remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry.  ...

On International Potato Day 2024, we honor the historic impact of potatoes in India, particularly focusing on the pioneering efforts of farmers in Hooghly, Bengal. This article delves into their significant contributions ...

Delve into the strategic significance of Uttar Pradesh as India's leading potato producer, alongside insights into West Bengal and Bihar's contributions, highlighting their pivotal roles in shaping India's agricultural landscape.

Potato prices in India have skyrocketed in recent months, driven by a combination of unseasonal rains and lower overall production. The current increase in potato price can be traced back to November ...

Mahindra HZPC, a prominent player in Indian seed potato industry, commemorated a decade of success dedicated to the farmer prosperity. The event epitomized the company's commitment to empowering farmers, fostering tech driven ...

In a bid to introduce a diverse range of potato varieties into the Indian market, KF Biotech is actively engaging with renowned breeders and seed companies. Among these collaborators are prominent names ...