Best Potato Varieties for Indian Farmers in 2026
India approved 4 new ICAR-CPRI potato varieties in 2025. Here are the best potato varieties Indian farmers should grow in 2026 for higher yields and better returns.
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Potato Prices Rise as Afghan Families Struggle
Rising potato prices and job losses are forcing many Afghan families to cut basic food from their meals, raising fears of a wider hunger crisis.
Potato Farming Falls in Bogura, Bangladesh as Losses Grow
Potato cultivation in Bogura has declined as farmers face low prices and repeated losses, even though production is expected to meet this year’s target.
National Potato Fair 2026 Held in Modipuram
ICAR-CPRI organized National Potato Fair 2026 in Modipuram on National Potato Day, bringing together 350 farmers, scientists and industry experts.
Pakistan Plans Iran Corridor to Export Surplus Potatoes After Afghan Border Closure
Pakistan plans to export surplus potatoes via Iran after Afghan border closure caused oversupply and sharp price drop.
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Key Highlights West Bengal is set to record its highest potato output in five years. Production for 2025-2026 is expected…
Bangladesh’s Potato Problem Is About Policy, Not Farming
Key Highlights Bangladesh produces a huge amount of potatoes each year, ranking among the top producers in the world. Yet…
Aeroponics Changes How Potatoes are Grown in Haryana, India
Key Highlight Potato farming in Haryana is seeing a clear shift as new methods are being tested and used. In…
Scientists in Punjab, Pakistan, Developed Smog-Tolerant Potatoes
Key Highlight Scientists in Pakistan’s Punjab province have created a potato variety that can tolerate smog, offering hope to farmers…