(a) whether cost of potato seeds has recorded a phenomenal increase thereby putting it out of the reach of poor farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the corrective measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether cost of potato seeds has recorded a phenomenal increase thereby putting it out of the reach of poor farmers;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the corrective measures being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Potato seeds price have increased due to lower
production on account of blight disease, deficient rainfall and damage due to
floods in several parts of the country.
The area is expected to be increased in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab,
Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh during Rabi season.