date:Nov 06, 2020
Yesterday, West Bengal potato traders claimed they do not understand why prices for this product are going up, as there are adequate stocks available in the states cold storages. Also, the federal government has allowed licence-free potato imports from Bhutan.
A West Bengal Cold Storage Association official said that 26-27 per cent of the total capacity of 5.9 mln tonnes of potatoes is available at this time: The stock level is normal as it was in previous years, and there is no reason for any