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A Gujarat potato farmer's side-by-side trial of Biolyft on Colombo potatoes shows 180–185 bags/bigha vs 150–160 bags/bigha without it. Real numbers, real farmer, Disa tehsil.
West Bengal is India's second-largest potato producing state, contributing 22-23% of national output from over 5 lakh hectares. This comprehensive guide covers the state's record […]
Complete guide to buying potatoes in bulk in India. Covers wholesale potato suppliers, varieties for table, processing & export, pricing benchmarks, cold storage logistics, quality […]
Russia is facing its worst potato crisis in recorded history — prices surged 166% YoY, imports tripled to 344,000 tonnes in just 4 months, and […]
Russia's potato industry has doubled commercial production since 2010, reaching 8,625 thousand tonnes in 2023 while slashing seed imports by 93%. This deep-dive, based on […]
Kamal Patel from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh shares his first-hand experience with SV Agri's Winner potato variety in India. From 140-150 packets per bigha yield to […]
India's dehydrated potato flakes exports surged from ₹95 crore in FY2022 to ₹527 crore in FY2025 — a 450% jump in three years. This analysis […]
Potato growth cracks cost farmers 5–15% of their harvest. This comprehensive guide explains the causes behind tuber cracking — from irregular irrigation and excess nitrogen […]
FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turnkey food processing technologies, has partnered with Quality Engineered Solutions (QES) to expand its utilities-driven services. With […]
LUCRA launches the CH200-SRS — a world-class 2-row potato combine harvester built for Indian field conditions. Featuring a self-hydraulic system, variable speed conveyors, star roller […]
Discover how Parmatma Singh Khosa, founder of Sarabloh Group, revolutionised potato farming in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan — from the first potato crop in 1994 to a […]
The Union Budget 2026's Bharat Vistar initiative is set to revolutionise India's potato processing industry through AI-enabled precision agriculture. This article explores how HyFarm's execution […]
FOTCO's High Oleic Sunflower Oil (HOSO) and Canola Oil are transforming the food processing industry with 5× longer fry life than palm oil, 2× lower […]
Technico Agri Sciences organised Crop Show 2026 in Gujarat, showcasing over 26 sustainable potato varieties across table, French fry, and crisp segments. The event united […]
Fry and Bake Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is manufacturing India's first complete potato flakes processing line, scheduled for commissioning in Indore in July. This article covers […]
India is the world's second-largest potato producer, harvesting over 58 million tonnes annually from approximately 2.16 million hectares. However, 19% of this production—worth thousands of […]
French fries are one of the world's most popular potato products, but their nutritional profile reveals hidden health facts that every consumer should know. While […]
FPS Food Process Solutions welcomes Southern Fabrication Works to enhance its potato processing solutions with advanced hydro-cutting and water recycling systems.
The Shaktiman Grimme Potato Field Day 2026 at BJ Farms, Ludhiana showcased revolutionary potato mechanization technology on February 11, 2026. This landmark event demonstrated precision […]
Wholesale potato prices hit Rs 1,323/quintal (Feb 13, 2026), down 7% from January. Bumper rabi crops challenge margins; outlook soft early, firming later. State details […]
The Global Potato Summit 2026 will convene on December 16-17, 2026, at Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing together international potato […]
Harinder Farms successfully hosted its 3rd Innovative Seed Show, bringing together potato growers and agricultural stakeholders to discuss early generation seed potato production. The event […]
The glycemic index (GI) of potatoes varies significantly based on variety and cooking method, ranging from 56 to 111. For Indian consumers, white boiled potatoes […]
India has transformed into a global potato export powerhouse, with frozen french fries shipments surging 77% to reach 222,744 tonnes in 2025. As the world's […]
International collaboration between KBgB Agritech and French company Germicopa is revolutionizing Indian potato farming with high-yielding varieties like Dolly, Edony, and Sassy. Learn how these […]
Haryana seed potatoes delivered exceptional yield results during a field day in Sambhal district, where over 150 farmers evaluated varietal performance under local conditions. The […]
ICAR-CPRI's Kufri ChipBharat-1 is transforming India's potato processing industry with exceptional chip quality, high yields, and superior storability for year-round production.
The Indian potato processing industry is advancing with SH C 2030, an innovative crisp processing variety from STET Holland B.V., now in trials with PepsiCo […]
Gujarat has emerged as a leader in processing-grade potato production through its unique livestock-driven advantage. With 26.9 million livestock and strategic use of farmyard manure […]
Over 100 Madhya Pradesh farmers witnessed Haryana-grown potato seed performance at a major field day in Ujjain on February 2, 2026. Organized under the CIP-PTC […]
India's frozen french fries exports experienced rapid growth in December 2025, fueled by low global supply costs and competitive pricing at an average ₹92,500 per […]
How Red Sea disruptions, raw material inflation & overcapacity create margin crisis for Indian potato processors. Expert analysis of Tarun Teja Goli with cost data […]
FPS and GEM Equipment of Oregon have launched the VersaFry, a groundbreaking industrial fryer designed for the snack and appetizer market. Featuring advanced oil recirculation […]
Nepal has emerged as the vital anchor for Indian fresh potato exports through 2025. Despite Nepal’s record domestic production of 3.48 million tonnes, consistent demand […]
McPatel Foods emerged in 2023 following a pivotal partnership forged at Europe’s Anuga trade fair. Today, the company leads in potato processing, producing 5 tons […]
Shaktiman-Grimme, in partnership with New Holland, announces "Potato Field Day 2026" at B J Farms, Ludhiana, on January 28, 2026. Discover the future of root […]
Fry and Bake Technologies dominated Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, securing the "Continuous Snacks Production Line of the Year" award. From innovative oil filtration systems to expert […]
2026 marks a transformative year for FPS Food Process Solutions. With major facility expansions in Morocco, Oregon, Brazil, China, and the Netherlands, FPS is scaling […]
India's potato sector underwent a transformative shift in 2025, emerging as a global powerhouse in the processed potato market. With production reaching 58.1 million tonnes […]
Viktor Kovalev, founder of the International Potato Tour, invites the global potato community to AGRAVIA 2026 in Moscow. As Eastern Europe's premier agricultural event, the […]
Krishi Jagran's Potato Icon Awards 2026 honors potato architects driving innovation in cultivation, processing, and supply chains as part of the Crop Icons Mission toward […]
Gujarat’s vast livestock ecosystem provides a unique strategic advantage for processing-grade potato production. By leveraging high-quality farmyard and poultry manure, farmers enhance tuber dry matter […]
As 2026 begins, Bhutan’s potato sector faces a severe export crisis driven by early Indian harvests and domestic price drops. This deep dive analyzes the […]
From the relentless heat of the Hail region to snack bags across Europe, Saudi Arabia has transformed its desert landscape into a global agricultural hub. […]
The landscape of Madhya Pradesh's agricultural sector is undergoing a historic shift. With a massive ₹3,800 crore investment from McCain Foods in Agar-Malwa, the region […]
A groundbreaking study has finally unmasked the secret hideout of Late Blight in India. Research led by Professor Sanjoy Guha Roy reveals that asymptomatic seed […]
In Punjab’s fertile Doaba region, a "paradox of plenty" has emerged. Despite a record-breaking bumper crop, local potato farmers are facing financial ruin due to […]
Ohh! Potato partners with TraceX Technologies to implement blockchain traceability in India's potato supply chain, empowering 50+ million ton industry with transparency.
The global frozen potato market is booming, but quality varies. This guide explores critical standards for bulk buyers and HORECA professionals, from potato tuber dry […]
The Philippines potato fry import market has transformed dramatically in 2025, with China and India capturing a combined 70% market share, up from 47%. Annual […]
How can a nation that is the world's 7th largest producer capture less than 0.01% of the global market? This deep dive explains the structural, […]
Empowering the rural economy, KVK Kohima recently distributed 5,000kg of certified Kufri Jyoti potato seeds to farmers in Kohima and Tseminyu. The event, sponsored by […]
The Global Potato Summit 2025 concluded as a landmark three-day event that brought together over 1000+ industry leaders, stakeholders, exhibitors, and international delegates from more […]
Harinder Farms, a Jalandhar-based agribusiness organisation, has hosted a senior expert from the Netherlands for a 10-day technical exchangeaimed at strengthening its seed potato pipeline […]
M S International, a top India potato exporter and integrated agri-supply chain company, is a Bronze Sponsor at the Global Potato Summit 2025. Learn about […]
India's massive potato seed gap is finally being addressed. Banas Dairy's state-of-the-art tissue culture facility is scaling up rapidly to supply 50,000+ MT of certified, […]
ndia's diverse potato ecosystem is analyzed. Punjab leads in seed potatoes, while UP and West Bengal dominate the fresh market. Gujarat and MP emerge as […]