<ul><li>Potato production in Bengal has surged to 115 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 as compared to 100 lakh tonnes in the previous year.</li><li>Despite the bumper crop, low demand has led to a 50% drop in wholesale potato prices in Bengal.</li><li>Due to subdued demand and oversupply, wholesale potato prices for the Jyoti variety have decreased to Rs 12-14 per kg from Rs 24-25 per kg last year.</li><li>Traders associations are requesting the government to intervene and support farmers facing financial losses by purchasing potatoes for usage in mid-day meals at government schools.</li></ul>

Bumper crop, low demand drag potato prices by 50% in Bengal

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