How India's potato import decision impacts the agricultural industry in 2023

On Monday, India approved the unrestricted importation of potatoes from Bhutan for one additional year until June 2024. Previously, it was permitted until June 30 of this year. Until June 30, 2024, potatoes may be imported unrestricted from Bhutan, according to a statement from the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT). In 2022–2023, imports of chilled or fresh potatoes totaled USD 1.02 million. The DGFT said in a separate notice that 17,000 metric tons of fresh (green) ...