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August 14, 2024
ICAR-CPRI Introduces First Purple-Fleshed Potato Variety 'Kufri Jamunia' in India
This high-yielding, biofortified variety is suitable for cultivation across the Northern, Central, and Eastern Plains of India, offering enhanced nutritional benefits and versatile culinary applications.
April 22, 2024
Indian agricultural scientists develop innovative, eco-friendly wind operated insect trap to enhance pest control
A groundbreaking wind-operated aerial insect trap designed to revolutionize pest management in agriculture has been developed by a team of scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) in Shimla.
April 02, 2023
Indian government approves trials of GM Disease Resistant Potatoes & Fortified Bananas
After mustard, India will undertake trials of two other genetically modified (GM) food crops, bananas and potatoes, perhaps ushering in a new era of biotech-enhanced farming.
July 21, 2021
Indian Institute presents a Model To Detect Late Blight In Potato Crops Using a Photograph Of Its Leaves
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, have developed a computational model for automated disease detection in potato crops using photographs of its leaves.
October 29, 2018
Indian government limits movement of seed potatoes to contain Potato Cyst Nematodes
In an effort to limit the spread of the Potato Cyst Nematode, the government of India has prohibited the movement of seed potatoes from Himachal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Jammu Kashmir to other states
April 06, 2009
Processing industry in India to consume 10% of potato output by 2010-11
India's potato production has seen a phenomenal increase since the 1950s, mainly due to strong demand from the processing industry and remunerative returns. Sponsored Content
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