potato production in uttar pradesh

Potato farming is done by farmers in Rabi season and farmers earn a lot of profit from it. As we all know, the time for harvesting Kharif crops has come. The produce produced from the fertile soil of UP is continuously gaining popularity in foreign countries. The demand for potatoes grown here is reaching across the seven seas. For the first time, potatoes from UP have been exported to Gunaya, America. Farmers also need the advice of experts to do farming with their understanding and wisdom.

The dominance of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh extends even to foreign countries. In fact, for the first time, potatoes from UP have been sent to America, located thousands of kilometers away. UP's potatoes are famous in foreign countries also. According to media reports, 29 metric tons of potatoes were sent to Guyana, USA with the help of Farmer Group (FPO). Let us tell you that along with this, the Yogi government's dream of doubling the income of farmers is also coming true.

Potato exports will now cross the seven seas

The Deputy General Manager of Varanasi's Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) says that potatoes have been commercially exported to the US city of Guyana for the first time. He has told that the exported potatoes were purchased from FPO of Aligarh and packed in cold storage. 29 metric tons of potatoes will reach Guyana via sea route.

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Campaign to open Agriculture Export Center in Aligarh

Let us tell you that in this series, farmers of Aligarh are becoming entrepreneurs as well as exporters. Keeping in view the production of potatoes in Aligarh, the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is preparing to open an agricultural export center in Aligarh. Let us tell you that if the Agriculture Export Center opens in Aligarh district, thousands of people around the district will also get employment opportunities.

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Yogi government is trying to double the income of farmers

The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is trying to double farmers' income by eliminating middlemen. In this series, farmers are being made exporters through FPO. Yogi government in the state is focusing on encouraging FPOs and farmer groups towards international trade. Farmers should grow good incomes by exporting crops to foreign countries. Farmers should not depend only on traditional crops.