Storage period of potatoes extended till end of December
The agricultural marketing department at Khadya Bhawan has issued a notification regarding the extension of the potato storage period in the state’s cold storages.
The agricultural marketing department at Khadya Bhawan has issued a notification regarding the extension of the potato storage period in the state’s cold storages.
Inflationary pressures eased further in August 2025 as the Bank of Baroda Essential Commodities Index (BoB ECI) remained in deflation for the fourth consecutive month, falling 1pc year-on-year, according to Bank of Baroda Research.
The prices of two popular varieties of potatoes namely “Jyoti” and “Chandramukhi” are substantially high in the retail market with the rates ranging between Rs 35 and Rs 42 a kilogram.
The Federation of West Bengal Truck Operators Association have called 72 hours chakka Jam from 11 September to press for their seven-point demands.
East Burdwan started releasing stranded potato packets from its 101 cold storages aiming to bring down the prices at Rs 26 per kg in the retail markets from tomorrow.
Mr Chattopadhyay said the farmers were facing a major problem after the prices of pesticides and other chemicals went up following a decision by the centre.
The chemical solanimycin and the gene clusters in charge of the proteins that produce it were discovered as a result of that observation.
The ela mati is mixed with brick dust and some anti-sprouting agent to make the potatoes more appealing to the customers.
Last year, the state government had allowed traders to stock potatoes in cold storage till 31 December but with the rise in prices, it has been decided that stocks have to be cleared from the cold storages by this month itself.
Whether you love potatoes or not, there’s one thing you know for sure: potatoes are really good for you.
