Potato News from India

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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 Supply chain

Sunday, July 2, 2017

India

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.

Potato Supply chain

Sunday, June 11, 2017

India

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.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

India

Potato Production India estimated at 47 million tonnes.

The potato production in India is estimated to be around 47 million tonnes for this crop year, just behind the all-time high witnessed in 2014.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

India

Flavorite Technologies, Potato Flakes - It's a mash-up

Potato Flakes are commonly used in households worldwide for convenient preparation of Instant Mash Potato. Industrial food processors also use potato flakes as an ingredient in the production of potato snack foods.

Ingredients

Saturday, April 1, 2017

India

West Bengal Government to buy potatoes from farmers to stop suicides

A day after a potato farmer allegedly committed suicide after suffering heavy losses, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the West Bengal govt will purchase 28,000 tonnes of potatoes for government meal programs in health centers and schools

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

India