West Bengal’s Sanjoy Guha Roy Identifies Why Potato Crops Fail Every Year.
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 potatoes are the primary reservoir for the deadly Phytophthora infestans pathogen, bridging the gap between seasons and costing the Indian economy ₹2,700 crore every year.
Why a Bumper Harvest is Spelling Trouble for Punjab’s Doaba Potato Farmers.
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 market gluts, leftover cold storage stocks, and falling farm-gate prices. Explore the structural issues threatening the viability of India’s premier potato belt.
McCain’s ₹3,800 Crore Leap into Agar-Malwa Region of Madhya Pradesh.
McCain Foods has launched a landmark ₹3,800 crore investment in Agar-Malwa, Madhya Pradesh. Set to become a global food processing hub, the project promises over 2,000 direct jobs and a revolution for local potato farmers. Explore how this “Golden Era” is redefining the industrial landscape of the Malwa heartland.