Greater Noida emerged as a global agriculture hub on December 11-12, 2025, hosting the inaugural Global Potato Summit at India Expo Mart, organized by Media Today Group. Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Shyam Singh Rana led the opening alongside APEDA officials Dr. Sudhanshu and Ms. Vinita Sudhanshu, plus Mantra Agri Solutions founder Sanderp Thakkar and delegates from 20+ nations. This event unites 600+ leaders, 200+ exhibitors, and institutions like ICAR, CPRI, and NHRDF to advance India’s potato value chain amid its status as the world’s second-largest producer.
Minister Rana’s address emphasized Haryana’s push for scientific farming, climate-resilient seeds, modern cold storage, and mechanization to empower local growers in Greater Noida and nearby farmlands. He called for industry-government ties to cut post-harvest losses and boost exports, directly benefiting Noida region’s 50,000+ potato farmers facing supply chain hurdles. Summit sessions cover seed tech, processing innovations, logistics, and B2B matchmaking, with a December 13 field visit showcasing live demos—ideal for local agri-entrepreneurs navigating expo traffic and logistics strains during peak events at IEML.
For Greater Noida residents, the summit signals economic ripple effects: enhanced farmer incomes via export deals, job creation in processing, and infrastructure spotlights like IEML’s role in drawing international trade. Awards honored progressive growers, reinforcing community pride, while discussions on sustainable practices address regional water scarcity and urbanization pressures on arable land. As Pulse of Noida covers this, it cements the city’s progress in hosting world-class agri-events with limited local media focus.
Source: PotatoPro
