Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
National Burger Day 2026: Which restaurants have the best deals and freebies? Here's all you need to knowNational Burger Day 2026 brings exciting deals and freebies from popular eateries. Burger King, Shake Shack, and Dairy Queen are among thos...
28 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant sells out Odisha’s famous dahi bara aloo dum. How to make the street food at home.Odisha's beloved street food, Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, is winning hearts in New York City, thanks to Chef Vikas Khanna. This iconic dish, a deli...
15 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
10 genius tips to make perfect dosa without letting it stick to the panMaking delicious and crispy Dosa at home can sometimes be tricky, especially when the batter keeps sticking to the pan. This article shares...
07 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
‘Your body has its favourite nutrients to filter, focus, heal’: Delhi nutritionist shares 4 everyday foods for lung, liver, gut and eye healthYour body's organs have unique nutritional needs. Delhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights foods for specific health benefits. Gin...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Inside PepsiCo India’s farm-to-shelf overhaul amid shifting consumer demandPepsiCo India says India’s agri supply chains are layered, limiting farmers’ price visibility and direct linkages with organised buyers can...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Govt clears UP potato buy at Rs 6,500/ton, hikes gram cap in Andhra PradeshThe government is stepping in to support farmers. Twenty lakh tonnes of potatoes will be bought in Uttar Pradesh. Gram procurement limits h...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
India has adequate seed stock available amid the Israel-Iran war, says govt officialIndia assures ample seed availability for the upcoming sowing season. This comes as global supply chains face disruptions. The nation boast...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Bayer partners with Solynta to revolutionise potato farming in India and KenyaBayer and Solynta have agreed to collaborate on distributing true potato seeds in Indian and Kenyan markets, marking Bayer's entry into the...
25 Jun, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
CapAleph, Zephyr invest Rs 30 crore in agri startup Utkal TubersUtkal Tubers, a potato seeds company, completed a year of operation in March 2017, producing 1,000 tonnes of potato seeds last year. This y...
12 May, 2017, 12.46 AM IST
- Mamata Banerjee's pro-people stand affecting potato seed farmers in Punjab adversely
Banerjee's pro-people stand is affecting potato seed farmers in Punjab adversely. Farmers fear the West Bengal government will slash potato...
16 Oct, 2012, 06.12 AM IST
- Potato prices likely to remain stable
Potato prices are expected to remain stable till the arrivals from potato-producing states of Bihar, West Bengal and Gujarat reach markets.
02 Dec, 2010, 01.09 AM IST
Potato prices to remain firm till NovemberExperts say this could double potato seed prices during the rabi season.
10 Sep, 2009, 07.38 PM IST
- Experts favour PPP model to tackle potato seed shortage
A separate policy on potato and introduction of public-private partnership (PPP) model are required to address the problem of seed shortage...
23 Oct, 2007, 07.50 AM IST
- Hot potato: High seed prices hit Bengal farmers
Potato farmers in West Bengal have been left in the lurch. Prices of Punjab-grown potato seeds, on which they heavily depend, have more tha...
14 Nov, 2006, 01.11 AM IST