A box of first-quality tomatoes was auctioned for nearly ₹2500 per crate. Sources said the scarcity would continue for a few more days. (DC Image)
Tomato prices which soared to Rs 200 a kg two months ago came crashing to Rs 4 a kg. With a glut in the market, the prices dropped suddenly.
Farmers in Kurnool resorted to distress dumping of the crop as they could not pay even for the labour and transportation of the vegetable.
From over Rs 200/kg just two months ago to Rs 4 per kg: #Tomato prices have crashed as there is a glut in the market; farmers in #Kurnool #AndhraPradesh dump produce in open, unable to get remunerative prices to pay for even labour / transport #TomatoPriceCrashes @ndtv @ndtvindia pic.twitter.com/jtsaH2UkPS
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) September 7, 2023
The rise and drop of price happens frequently with tomato and onions.
Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting a likelihood of a rise in price of onions.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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