| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Crop Highlight | Potatoes are one of the most widely grown and consumed crops in India. |
| Global Ranking | India is the second-largest potato producer globally, after China. |
| Annual Production | India produces 60.1 million metric tonnes of potatoes (2024-25 data). |
| Key State | Uttar Pradesh is India's top potato-producing state. |
| State Contribution | Contributes 30-35% of India's total potato production. |
| State Production | Produces 20-25 million metric tonnes annually (2023: 20 million tonnes). |
| Reasons for Dominance | Favorable climate, fertile soil, good irrigation, and experienced farmers. |
| Major Districts | Farrukhabad, Agra, Kannauj are key potato-growing districts. |
| Cultivation Area | 6.98 lakh hectares in Uttar Pradesh dedicated to potato farming. |
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