The Punjab Potato Paradox: When Record Yields and Advanced Tech Collide with Market Failure
In the heart of Punjab's Doaba region, a textbook example of agricultural success has triggered a financial crisis. Farmers are ...
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Balancing Potato Surplus and Farmer Profitability: The Case for Cold Storage Price Support in Bangladesh
Bangladesh produced 13 million metric tons (MMT) of potatoes in 2024, exceeding domestic demand by 4 MMT, according to the Bangladesh Cold Storage ...
Bumper Crop, Bitter Returns: Why West Bengal’s Potato Farmers Are Struggling Despite a Record Harvest
In 2024, West Bengal—India’s second-largest potato-producing state—anticipated a record harvest of 14 million tonnes, yet its farmers are staring down ...
