With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, potato glut likely this year too
Noviembre 18, 2017

With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, potato glut likely this year too

Potato farmers in the Indian state Punjab are headed for another season of dwindling profits because the cold storage facilities are still flooded with old crop - and several other states are in a similar situation.
Large amounts of potatoes remain unsold in parts of Uttar Pradesh
Noviembre 05, 2017

Large amounts of potatoes remain unsold in parts of Uttar Pradesh

Many Potato farmers in South-west Uttar Pradesh (Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Mainpuri, Kannauj and Farrukhabad) - accounting for roughly a fifth of India’s total potato production have been unable to sell all their potatoes of last season.
India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas
Octubre 18, 2017

India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas

Desarrollada en colaboración con el CIP y el CPRI, Kufri Lima, como se llama la variedad, es temprana, tolerante al calor y resistente a los virus, características muy apreciadas por los agricultores locales.
New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...
Octubre 16, 2017

New potato variety in India, Kufri Lima, to take on the heat...

Farmers in India can expect higher yields and profits with the release of a new potato variety, Kufri Lima, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) and the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
India needs robust cold chain supply system to increase farmers’ income, say experts
Octubre 09, 2017

India needs robust cold chain supply system to increase farmers’ income, say experts

The Government of India is looking for solutions for preventing physical waste and loss of value of perishable agricultural commodities, according to agriculture experts.
New french fry manufacturer in India Amul sets up shop near competition in Gujarat
Septiembre 30, 2017

Indian Dairy Coop GCMMF (Amul) enters french fry market and promises Gujarat farmers better prices

In India, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is starting the production of frozen French Fries in October of this year. They have set up shop in North Gujarat, close to McCain Foods India and Hyfun Frozen Foods
Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.
Septiembre 28, 2017

Prataap Snacks IPO receives spectacular response from investors: 47.39 times oversubscribed.

The initial public offer (IPO) of Prataap Snacks received bids for 17.19 crore shares, data on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) website showed. The IPO was oversubscribed 47.39 times.
IPO Prataap Snacks oversubscribed by 2.17 times after day 2, with still a day to go
Septiembre 26, 2017

IPO Prataap Snacks oversubscribed by 2.17 times after day 2, with still a day to go

Prataap Snacks initial share sale offer was oversubscribed 2.17 times on the second day of bidding on Monday, with still another day to go.
Heat and Control opens a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India
Septiembre 13, 2017

Heat and Control opens a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India

In Chennai, India, equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has opened a production facility with a manufacturing area of over 11,800m2 making it one of the company’s largest facilities around the world.
ITC bets big on agribusiness, wants to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods
Septiembre 12, 2017

ITC bets big on agribusiness, wants to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods

FMCG major ITC will continue diversification into new areas with agri business set to play a key role, as part of its 'India First' strategy under which it aims to create 10 million sustainable livelihoods by 2030, according to company CEO and Executive Director Sanjiv Puri.
Indian Potato Chip maker Prataap Snacks plans IPO in two months
Septiembre 04, 2017

Indian Potato Chip maker Prataap Snacks plans IPO in two months

Indian snack manufacturer Prataap Snacks Ltd., the maker of Yellow Diamond potato chips, said its initial public offering will hit the markets in two months as it looks to expand operations and enter newer categories.
Agricultural Equipment Market predicted to grow at CAGR 6.5% to 2024: EstiCast
Agosto 28, 2017

Agricultural Equipment Market predicted to grow at CAGR 6.5% to 2024: EstiCast

Indian Market Research firm Esticast Research and Consulting has prepared a Global Agriculture Equipment Market Overview, predicting this market to grow to USD 279.5 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2017 to 2024.

You May Also Like

Indian FMCG conglomerate ITC Limited plans launch of (frozen) potato products
Agosto 15, 2017

Indian FMCG conglomerate ITC Limited plans launch of (frozen) potato products

As Indian FMCG powerhouse ITC rolls out frozen prawns in select cities in the country, the company has lined up a few more product offerings - including frozen (?) processed potatoes.
Opening of Punjab’s Centre of Excellence for Potato delayed
Agosto 07, 2017

Start-up of Punjab’s Centre of Excellence for Potato delayed

The Potato Centre of Excellence, Punjab’s only centre of its kind being set up at Dhogri village in Jalandhar, has not been completed yet, though the deadline for the project was 2015.
Uttar Pradesh Farmers hand out Potatoes for Free in Delhi to protest low prices
Julio 24, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Farmers hand out Potatoes for Free in Delhi to protest low prices

Last Wednesday in Delhi, potato farmers from Uttar Pradesh handed out free potatoes to the public in protest against the steeply falling prices of the vegetable in Agra.
Potato Growers in Hassan losing hope of good returns as lack of rain results in poor germination
Julio 02, 2017

Potato Growers in Hassan losing hope of good returns as lack of rain results in poor germination

Within 30 days into potato cultivation this year, growers in Hassan, Karnataka are losing hope of good returns in their field. The poor germination is linked by experts to the lack of rainfall.
Potato growers Jalandhar threaten action if Indian government doesn't step in
Junio 11, 2017

Potato growers Jalandhar threaten action if Indian government doesn't step in

With their product rotting, potato growers in Indian East Punjab are suffering huge losses and Jalandhar Potato Growers Association (JPGA) has demanded urgent export of potatoes to Pakistan and availability of express rail rakes for transporting their produce to southern states.
New Chief Minister UP promises Potato Processing unit will come to Agra soon
Mayo 03, 2017

New Chief Minister UP promises Potato Processing unit will come to Agra soon

According to reporting in the India Times, the state government of Uttar Pradesh (India) will soon begin the works of setting up a potato processing unit in the Agra district.

Filtros

Refinar por Temas
Refine By Regions
Refinar por Año
Preferencias de idioma