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Febrero 09, 2009
Punjab to export 3,000 tonne potato to Middle East
Faced with crash in potato prices due to bumper crop in Punjab, the state sovernment has decided to export 3,000 tonne of potato to the Middle East besides selling another 2 lakh tonne to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and...From the archive

Febrero 06, 2009
Do Indian potato farmers benefit from Potato Futures?
The Indian government introduced futures trading with much fanfare in several commodities, including potato, as a tool to aid farmers to hedge their risks and help in getting better prices. But most in the industry dismiss the government claims with ...From the archive

Febrero 02, 2009
Punjab Potato Farmers anxious as potato prices crash
Potato prices in Punjab have crashed to almost a seven-year low at Rs 1.5-2 per kg because of bumper production, leading to a glut in the market. Worried at the huge prospective loss, potato growers of the state have sought help from the Punjab govern...From the archive

Enero 15, 2009
Frito-Lay expands West Bengal Potato Chips plant.
At a time when global recession has hit investments across the world, Pepsico has decided to invest Rs 250 crore more in its Frito-Lay potato chips plant at Sankrail in Howrah district, West Bengal.The new investment will give a boost to potato produc...From the archive

Enero 02, 2009
Pepsico takes measures to ensure potato supply in India.
Having faced sourcing issues for potato in 2008, food and beverage major PepsiCo is planning to ensure supply by introducing farming equipment and technology and new potato seed varieties to decrease chances of crop loss. It also aims to increase the...From the archive

Diciembre 24, 2008
India's potato output in 2008 may be 15% higher
India’s potato output is estimated to rise 15.38 per cent in 2008 owing to the favourable climatic conditions. The total output of the so far evergreen vegetable is likely to rise over 30 million tonnes in 2008 compared to over 26 million tonnes in 200...From the archive
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Diciembre 15, 2008
Pepsico India to raise area under contract farming for potatoes
Pepsico is planning to increase its sourcing of raw materials in India from contract farming and venture into new states regarding this.The company's foods business unit, Frito-Lay, procures 50 per cent of potatoes, required for making chips and strips...From the archive

Diciembre 11, 2008
'India's share in global potato trade is 0.5 percent'
India may be the third largest potato producer in the world but its contribution to global potato trade is merely half a percent, industry officials and experts participating in the Global Potato Conference said here Thursday.From the archive

Noviembre 10, 2008
Kashmir may soon have its own brand potato chips to serve the local market
Despite availability of indigenous raw material – potatoes – for snacks production, Jammu and Kashmir imports potato chips worth 100 crores every year. The Valley produces more than 20,000 tons of potatoes annually.The trend of importing snacks from ou...From the archive

Noviembre 01, 2008
Bumper crop continues to crush potato prices in Uttar Pradesh
A bumper crop and rise in storage costs coupled with the suspension of futures trading, continue to crush potato prices in the country. Farmers across Uttar Pradesh’s potato belt, stretching from Kanpur to Agra, who were earlier euphoric about the reco...From the archive

Noviembre 01, 2008
Fertiliser shortage hits potato farmers in Uttar Pradesh
A severe fertiliser shortage is threatening the timely sowing of potato and allied crops such as mustard in the ‘potato belt’ of Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of farmers in the region are facing problems procuring the requisite quantity of Di-Ammonium Phosp...From the archive

Octubre 15, 2008
West Bengal Potato farmers block Kaltahar potato storage to demand compensation
The affected potato growers whose potatoes were damaged in Kaltahar Cold storage in Islampur in 2003 and did not receive any compensation yet today turned up in the premises of Kaltahar cold storage in Islampur and started agitation under the banner o...From the archive

Octubre 03, 2008
Punjab expected to cultivate 75,000 ha Potato
Punjab is expecting to bring 75,000 hectares of land under potato cultivation this rabi season with a total output of 16 lakh metric tonnes. "We have targeted to bring 75,000 hectares of land under potato cultivation this season and we are hoping ...From the archive

Agosto 27, 2008
Bengal launches campaign to increase potato consumption
The West Bengal government, along with the West Bengal Cold Storage Association (WBCSA), has launched an awareness campaign with an aim to increase per capita consumption of potato as well as prevent losses made by farmers. The programme comes in line ...From the archive

Agosto 27, 2008
Indian Medical Society shows support for health benefits of potatoes
Seeking to debunk some of the misconceptions about consumption of potatoes, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said it was low in calories, cholesterol, naturally fat-free, nutritious and had cholesterol-lowering properties. Coming forward to support...From the archive

Agosto 26, 2008
Bengal launches campaign to increase potato consumption
The West Bengal government, along with the West Bengal Cold Storage Association (WBCSA), has launched an awareness campaign with an aim to increase per capita consumption of potato as well as prevent losses made by farmers. The programme comes in line ...From the archive

Agosto 11, 2008
PepsiCo to roll out weather insurance for potato farmers in 10 Indian states
Following the success of trial runs in Punjab, Maharasthra and Karnataka, PepsiCo International is reportedly planning to roll out a weather insurance scheme for potato growers in 10 Indian states covering an area of 14,000 hectares. Partnering with IC...From the archive
