Bio-Fortified Potatoes to Enter Indian Market

• India’s potato production is on the rise, with farmers seeking better potato varieties with fewer agro-chemical inputs.

• The Centre for Bio-Fortified Potatoes (CIP) is set to establish a new center near Agra, India’s largest potato-producing area.

• The CIP is working with private companies and public research institutes to ensure farmers have access to quality planting material.

• The CIP will also ensure access to nutritious potato for vulnerable societal groups.

• Opportunities include working with the government for school feeding programs and breeding more nutritious potato.