New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Potato production has great promise in South Asia because of the region's diversified agro-climatic zones, ample labor supply, and rising need for food security and income diversification. Potatoes are a high-yield, short-duration crop that may be grown in both the summer and winter seasons in nations such as India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. The crop's tolerance to diverse altitudes, ranging from the plains of Punjab and West Bengal to the slopes of Nepal, makes it an excellent choice for intensive farming and crop rotation. Furthermore, increased urbanization and a shift in eating trends toward processed foods are driving up demand for potatoes in both fresh and processed forms.

Keeping this in mind, on 26 Ju...