Technico and CPRI join forces to enhance the potato value chain through advanced research and innovative practices.
In an ongoing effort to engage with key stakeholders and reflect on the past 25 years of its transformative journey, Team Technico has held productive discussions with the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) to explore ways to further strengthen the potato value chain. This partnership is set to deliver innovations that benefit the entire potato ecosystem, from farmers to the food processing industry.
One of the highlights of the recent engagements was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Technico and CPRI. This agreement will facilitate collaborative trials of advanced potato varieties across various segments of the market. By integrating cutting-edge research with field-based solutions, the collaboration aims to optimize potato production processes, ensuring higher yields, better quality, and improved resistance to diseases and environmental stressors.
The CPRI team, led by Dr. Brajesh, has been instrumental in advancing potato research in India. Their expertise, combined with Technico’s industry experience, promises to offer a robust platform for innovation and growth. Both teams are committed to making significant contributions to the potato sector through these collaborative trials, with a focus on improving the resilience and sustainability of potato farming.
For stakeholders across the potato value chain—farmers, agronomists, plant protection product managers, and scientists—this collaboration represents a valuable opportunity to benefit from advanced research and innovative agricultural practices. The results of these trials are expected to pave the way for the introduction of new potato varieties that meet market demands while addressing challenges such as climate change and disease pressure.
Technico’s engagement with CPRI signifies a strategic effort to shape the future of potato farming, ensuring that all participants in the potato value chain can access new technologies and solutions that will improve efficiency and profitability.
