Kathmandu, June 1 -- The second edition of Potato Summit 2025 kicked off in Kathmandu on Friday with an aim to prepare strategies for enhancing Nepal's potato industry by optimising the seed value chain, market development, potato processing opportunities, and engaging the private sector.

Organised by the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the summit discussed the adoption of improved seed varieties, the crucial role of cold storage in reducing post-harvest losses, and the need for targeted financing to strengthen the potato value chain.

Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari inaugurated the summit and r...