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October 21, 2024: The potato market in Uttar Pradesh is witnessing an increase in the arrivals of 'Badshah' variety potatoes, particularly in Hardoi district. Both Madhoganj and Sandila mandis are reporting a slight rise in prices for this variety. In Madhoganj Mandi, the arrivals of Badshah potatoes reached 351 tonnes. The minimum price recorded was ₹2100 per quintal, with a maximum price of ₹2150 per quintal, and a modal price of ₹2130 per quintal. Meanwhile, in Sandila Mandi, there were 335 tonnes of Badshah potatoes. Here, the minimum price was ₹2090 per quintal, the maximum price was ₹2170 per quintal, and the modal price also stood at ₹2130 per quintal.
In Visoli Mandi of Badaun district, there was the highest arrival of Desi potatoes, totaling 217 tonnes, with an average price of ₹2000 per quintal.
Other desi potato mandi prices are as follows:
| District | Mandi Name | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Min Price (Rs./Quintal) | Max Price (Rs./Quintal) | Modal Price (Rs./Quintal) |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | Khalilabad | 80 | 2800 | 3000 | 2900 |
| Sambhal | Sambhal | 15 | 2000 | 2450 | 2350 |
| Khiri (Lakhimpur) | Maigalganj | 10 | 2400 | 2500 | 2450 |
| Mau(Maunathbhanjan) | Kopaganj | 10 | 2100 | 2500 | 2300 |
| Meerut | Sardhana | 4 | 1600 | 1700 | 1650 |
| Shamli | Kairana | 1.4 | 1700 | 1800 | 1750 |
| Hathras | Shadabad | 1 | 1500 | 1600 | 1550 |
| Bulandshahar | Gulavati | 0.5 | 1800 | 2000 | 1900 |
Conclusion: The rise in Badshah potato prices reflects the increasing demand in the market. Both farmers and traders are optimistic about the strong sales of this variety. The higher arrivals and favorable prices in the mandis can serve as a relief for the farming community. Farmers are advised to visit the mandis to sell their produce at appropriate prices.
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