This year, the Uttar Pradesh target of potato sowing is 627,246 hectares. It is estimated that 17 mln tons of potatoes will be produced if this acreage will be cultivated. This year, Uttar Pradesh is going to witness a record production of potatoes. As a result, the people of Nepal and United Arab Emirates will be able to taste UP potatoes.
State Agriculture Minister Surya Kumar Shahi is very happy with the prospect of a bumper crop of potatoes. Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Department Director RK Tomar also expects to produce 17 mln tons of potatoes. If the weather cooperates, his expectations will probably be fulfilled. This, in turn, would benefit more than 600,000 potato producing farmers.
Source: pkbnews.in