Potato Policy & Government News

Government decisions that move India's potato trade: policy, schemes, export rules and state announcements, covered by Potato Bazaar.

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Assam Looks to Expand Potato Farming Through Farmer Groups and Industry Partnerships
Assam is exploring ways to expand potato cultivation and strengthen links between farmers and food-processing companies. On 2 November 2026, Assam Agriculture Minister Pi…
5 Nov 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Introduces Potato Price Protection and Cold Storage Subsidies for Farmers
The Uttar Pradesh government is operating two schemes for potato farmers during 2026–27: the Bhamashah Price Stabilisation Fund and a subsidy on storage charges for potat…
31 Oct 2026
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Four New Potato Varieties: What Farmers and Processors Should Know
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified four potato varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Potato Research Instit…
27 Oct 2026
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West Bengal Announces ₹100/Quintal Rail Subsidy to Move Surplus Potatoes
The West Bengal government has announced a ₹100 per quintal transportation subsidy to help move surplus potatoes from the state to other markets through railway rakes . T…
28 Sept 2026
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44th AICRP Potato Meeting Begins in Kota — Researchers Focus on Better Varieties & Crop Protection
The 44th Annual Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Potato is being held on 22–23 September 2026 at Agriculture University, Kota, Rajas…
22 Sept 2026
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ICAR Notifies Four New Potato Varieties for Nationwide Cultivation and Processing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has officially notified four new potato varieties developed by ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI), Shimla…
8 Sept 2026
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UP Potato Farmers Can Get Support on Cold Storage Costs and Low-Sale Prices Under Two Schemes
The Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Department has introduced a dedicated UP Potato Farmer Portal through which potato farmers can register and apply for two important support…
19 Aug 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Announces Major Support for Potato Farmers: ₹1,000-Crore Price Stabilisation
Uttar Pradesh Announces Major Support for Potato Farmers: ₹1,000-Crore Price Stabilisation Fund, Storage and Seed Assistance Lucknow, 17 August 2026: The Uttar Pradesh go…
17 Aug 2026
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उत्तर प्रदेश में आलू किसानों के लिए बड़ी पहल: ₹1,000 करोड़ का भाव स्थिरता कोष
लखनऊ, 17 अगस्त 2026: उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने आलू उत्पादक किसानों को बाजार भाव में गिरावट, भंडारण लागत और गुणवत्तापूर्ण बीज की ऊंची कीमत से राहत देने के उद्देश्य से तीन प्रम…
17 Aug 2026
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NHB Expands Focus on Horticulture Clusters, Opening New Opportunities for Potato Value Chains
The National Horticulture Board (NHB) has accelerated work under its Cluster Development Programme (CDP) by inviting proposals for new horticulture clusters and related i…
6 Aug 2026
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Dutch Potato Industry Calls for Stronger Policy Support as Global Processing Competition Intensifies
The Dutch potato industry has called for stronger policy support, innovation investment, and international cooperation as global competition in the potato processing sect…
1 Jun 2026
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UP Govt Issues Strict Guidelines for Cold Storages to Protect Farmers & Ensure Transparency
New rules focus on safety, fair charges, and better potato storage practices The Uttar Pradesh government has issued comprehensive new guidelines for private cold storage…
10 Apr 2026