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Although the production costs of potato in Punjab (India) are around Rs 5 per kg, potato is selling at Rs 2 per kg in the wholesale market.
January 21, 2018
Punjab to export potato to Russia and Middle East
Four months after farmers dumped potatoes on road in Mohali and other parts of the Indian state Punjab, seeking remunerative price for their potato crop, state government has allowed the staple food’s export to Russia and the Middle East.
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An ammonia gas leak is not just damaging to potato plants. Exposure to ammonia gas can be lethal.
January 03, 2018
Farmers: Ammonia gas leak from cold storage destroys potato crop in 4 villages
An ammonia gas leak from a cold storage plant near Agra (UP, India) has caused damage to potato crops across four nearby villages, affecting some 500 farmers in the area.
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With 40% cold stores in Punjab flooded with old crops, the potato glut is likely to carry over to another year...
November 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.
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Old potatoes dumped outside a cold store unit at Sadabad in Uttar Pradesh, India because there are no buyers...
November 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.
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India: Lanzan variedad de papa que soporta altas temperaturas
October 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.
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Kufri Lima, a new early potato variety with superior heat tolerance, is introduced in India by CPRI and CIP. In this picture, farmers harvest Kufri Lima during multi-location trials of the new CIP clone.(Courtesy: Central Potato Research Institute)
October 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)
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Vehicles carrying agricultural produce outside a cold storage in Singur, West Bengal
October 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.
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Amul - The taste of India is the brand name used by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF),now jointly owned by 3.6 million dairy farmers in Gujarat, India.
September 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
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September 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.
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September 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.
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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.
September 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.
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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
September 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.
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Prataap Snacks’ Founders (from left) Arvind Mehta, Apoorva Kumat and Amit Kumat.
September 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.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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The Potato Centre of Excellence in Jalandhar, Punjab is still under construction
August 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.
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Uttar Pradesh Farmers hand out Potatoes for Free in Delhi to protest low prices
July 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.
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Grim situation: Potato Growers showing their crop near Shantigrama in Hassan District, Karnataka, India.
July 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.
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