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West Bengal's potato crisis: Ban on inter-state movement threatens growers, cold storagesWest Bengal's ban on interstate potato movement is crippling the cold storage industry and threatening potato growers with financial ruin. ...
Tomato prices drop by 60% in a monthAccording to government figures, inflation for potato and tomato rose 23.86% and 158.78%, respectively, in June. The inflation on account o...
Potato wholesale prices firm up due to heavy rainsPotato prices usually plummet in India by January as fresh arrivals gather pace in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal and Haryana. Retail p...
Potato cultivation dips in Northern IndiaUsually potato growers are rooted to its cultivation and are not swayed by volatility in price. “But in the few years wholesale potato pric...
Potato acreage rises due to higher farmer's remuneration, cheaper seedRise in potato production has caused gluts in recent years in India. It has hurt business interest of stakeholders including traders, cold ...
Inventory pile-up sends potato crashing to Rs 2 a kgAccording to traders, potatoes were stocked at a cost of Rs 8-12/kg around the time and was sold in retail at Rs 18-20/kg.
Potato growers seek tuber export to PakistanThe traders in Punjab are wary of losses this season due to the higher domestic output of potato and prevailing low wholesale prices of the...
Potato under the weather, prices may rise over expected drop in outputProduction of the tuber in West Bengal is expected to be 13.6 per cent less than in 2015, while in Uttar Pradesh, it is expected to be less...
Potato production is likely to fall in Uttar Pradesh, West BengalPotato production is likely to fall in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab in the current season due to a lack of interest among farmers ...
Import policy affecting farmers: Agriculturists federationThe federation said Government has allowed import of potato & onion worth Rs 500 crore, which were available and raised aplenty across the ...
Vegetable prices rise by 10-20% as soaring temperature spoiling the cropsMay and June will be crucial for vegetables as there is every possibility of a major damage if temperature crosses 40 degree centigrade and...
Punjab Agricultural University signs pact with CPRIPunjab Agri University has entered into an agreement with Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) to intensify research on potato improvem...
Poll code comes in way of India's first dedicated horticulture trainThis summer, fruits and vegetables will miss journey by India's first dedicated and air conditioned horticulture train due to state electio...
- Vegetable prices rise on strike, damage by rains
Vegetable prices are again on the rise. Prices have appreciated in almost all metros as quite a large number of vegetables have perished du...
- Punjab farmers to ship 5K tonne potato to Russia
Potato growers in Jalandhar have inked deal with Russian businessmen to export the tuber. The first consignment is expected to leave Jaland...
- Potato prices to remain volatile on supply constraints
Potato prices have turned volatile across India due to a mismatch in demand and supply.
- Potato prices to remain volatile on supply constraints
Potato prices have turned volatile across India due to a mismatch in demand and supply.
- Potato Growers to go hi-tech to install grading machines
Jalandhar Potato Growers Association was all set to install grading machines of International standard and for the purpose approached Holla...
- Punjab to form integrated company to market agri produce
The government has decided to establish an integrated company to explore market potential of agriculture produce both at national and inter...
- Ground frost blights farmers in Punjab
Potato growers in Punjab have been hit by late blight coupled with ground frost condition which has damaged 40% crop in the region.