Harsh Patel, India — Potato Expert Panel
Potato Expert Panel by Potatoes.News
Biography
Harsh Patel is Co-Founder and Chief Agronomist of Potato Intel LLP, a potato crop intelligence platform based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. He is a third-generation potato farmer and agricultural microbiologist, building on more than 32 years of family experience in potato cultivation.
Through Potato Intel he works on an integrated approach that combines satellite remote sensing, artificial intelligence, precision agronomy and field-based advisory services, with the aim of improving potato productivity, quality and profitability.
Education
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Microbiology), Anand Agricultural University, India.
Areas of expertise
- Precision potato agronomy and sustainable crop production
- Processing potato quality, yield and dry matter optimisation
- AI, satellite remote sensing and digital crop intelligence
- Soil health, precision irrigation and fertigation management
- Climate-resilient potato farming and crop protection
- Contract farming, farmer advisory and agricultural mechanisation
Recognition listed in his submission
- Farmer of the Year 2025, ICAR
- Farmer Icon 40 Under 40, ICAR
- Environmental Excellence Award 2025, VNM TV
- Progressive Farmer Recognition, Government of Gujarat
