The food supply chain in India is highly fragmented. The number of intermediaries in the chain is exceedingly high. These intermediaries are important because they act as a substitute for infrastructure where none exists. But over the years a layer of intermediaries has grown most of which add...

Karnataka produces 1.4% of potato from 4.1% national potato area. Hassan is the largest potato producing district in the State accounting for 20% production and 56% crop area in Karnataka. Potato productivity ACGRs in Hassan (-12%) and Karnataka (-7%) over 1999-00 to 2009-10 and triennium ending...