The aloo is being reborn in Gujarat, where much of India’s processed potato production takes place. Scientists, farmers, and entrepreneurs have turned frozen potatoes into a global product.
Mathura is part of UP’s struggling potato-farming belt, but its identity is deeply rooted in its status as Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Modi is still seen as saviour.
PPVFRA has revoked a plant variety protection certificate granted to PepsiCo India for the FC5 potato, a special variety that was grown exclusively for Lay’s chips.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
This (contract farming and HUGE profits) would have been the national picture if the three farm laws would have been implemented.