Potato Cluster notified under Agri Export Policy; APEDA expediting Cluster Development in States

Considering the potential of production of potatoes in Agra region, potato cluster has been notified under Agri Export Policy (AEP) of Government of India. APEDA organized a meeting on 20.01.2020 in Agra, where it was discussed that there is a need for cultivation of processing a variety of potatoes which has a demand in the overseas markets. A Workshop/BSM & training programme will also be conducted by APEDA for quality production, traceability, judicious use of pesticides, in order to avoid non-compliance in export of potatoes.