News on The Potato Supply Chain from Asia

New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain - Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD S V Agri

January 25, 2024

Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD SV Agri: 'New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain'

SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.

Proffesor Lyu Dianqiu directing the research team.

January 24, 2024

China: developments in new technology for virus detection in just 5 minutes

China develops a new method for detecting viruses in potatoes capable of providing results in just 5 minutes.

Imported seed potatoes being stored in Kuppilan Jaffna. They were found to be infected with fungi.

January 15, 2024

Spoiled imported seed potatoes leave Sri Lanka farmers with a rotten deal

Sri Lanka Potato Farmers alleged that a consignment of 20 metric tonnes (MT) of imported seed potatoes turned out to be rotten due to poor storage facilities in the region and import irregularities, leaving them with empty land.

January 10, 2024

Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.

State Agri dept begins potato cultivation at North Bengal Univ

January 08, 2024

West Bengal has started potato multiplication using Apical Rooted Cutting at University of North Bengal

The Agriculture department of Government of West Bengal has started potato cultivation with Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) process at the Centre of Floriculture and Agri-Business Management (COFAM) department of the University of North Bengal in Siliguri.

Potato production through zero-tillage with straw mulch (PZTM)

December 28, 2023

CIP Introduces Zero Tillage Potato Farming Innovation in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Peru

Zero tillage not only boosts soil fertility and raises carbon stocks but also prolongs the potato growing season by harnessing the residual moisture after the rice harvest.

December 28, 2023

Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In

After Cyclone Michaung, heavy rains caused crop damage, leading to a decrease in supply and subsequent price spikes. Potato prices may remain high until the affected areas recover their potato production capacity.

Farmers show the potato fields affected by late blight attack in Machhiwara block of Ludhiana.

December 21, 2023

Late blight damages potato crop in Punjab, India

In a full-blown attack by the disease late blight, more than 50% potato crop in the fields has suffered extensive damage, leading to heavy losses for the farmers who had opted for diversification instead of growing wheat after paddy.

Potato cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, India

December 01, 2023

Ramban’s high altitude areas to emerge as major potato seed producers

High-altitude areas of district Ramban like Gool, Mahu Mangit and Sanasar could become major potato seed producer areas and make the local farmers self-sufficient.

HCİP210, newly launched potato variety suitable for Vietnam

November 27, 2023

HZPC and CIP develop an early-maturing potato variety suitable for Vietnam: HCIP210

Vietnam has just welcomed a new potato variety HCIP210 developed through a public-private partnership.

High Potato Prices: Bangladesh Government Deputes Officials at Cold Storages to Prevent Supply and Price Manipulation After Meeting At PMO

November 19, 2023

Government of Bangladesh takes urgent measures to stabilize potato prices ahead of National Elections early 2024

With national elections scheduled for January 7, 2024, the Bangladesh government has implemented measures to address the alarming surge in potato prices.

WPC President Peter VanderZaag, and Mr. Xiaoping Lu, WPC International Advisor and retired Director of the CIP-China Centre for Asia and Pacific (CCCAP).

November 15, 2023

World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag addresses the 13th Annual Chinese Potato Expo held in Shandong Province, China.

WPC President Peter VanderZaag was honoured to receive an invitation to deliver an address at the Chinese Potato Expo, held in Shandong Province

November 13, 2023

With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices

Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.

First shipments from India arrive to tame spiralling potato prices

November 05, 2023

First ever table potato shipments from India to Bangladesh

The first-ever shipments of 77 tonnes of potatoes have arrived from India for domestic consumption in Bangladesh - traditionally an exporter of the root vegetable - amid government efforts to ease the price.

October 31, 2023

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate the 2nd World Food India 2023, Taking Place in New Delhi from November 3-5

The event is expected to see a footfall of 100,000, igniting innovation, showcasing global collaboration, and positioning India as the epicenter of the future in food processing!

October 17, 2023

Mumbai’s Drone Expo Showcases How The Power of Agriculture Drones Is Transforming Indian Farming

India's agricultural sector is experiencing a wave of innovation, with the introduction of new tools and technologies aimed at boosting crop productivity and profits for farmers.

Agri dept of West Bengal (India) sets 2030 target to become self-reliant in seed potato production

October 02, 2023

International Potato Center (CIP) supports West Bengal in becoming self-reliant in seed potato production by 2030

The state Agriculture department of West Bengal (India) recently set a target of attaining self-sufficiency in the production of seed potato by 2030. CIP is supporting the effort with their technology

During the opening of The First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

September 17, 2023

Potato Chip manufacturer BEPPCO participated in the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

BEPPCO proudly presented their potato varieties and potato chips at the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk Governorate's Aqra District. The event started on the evening of Sunday, September 3, 2023, under the supervision of Mr. Ali Tatar, the Governor of Dohuk.

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