Mysuru: The cost of vegetables typically rises during the summer months. Yet, this season is witnessing a downward trend in prices, further compounding the distress of farmers who are already suffering significant losses from drought.
Mysuru APMC records indicate that on Monday, tomatoes were traded at Rs 10 per kg in the wholesale sector. Other vegetables like ivy gourd (Rs 8), lady’s finger (Rs 10), brinjal (Rs 14), beans (Rs 50), and onion (Rs 20) were also available at reduced prices compared to past summers.On Tuesday, 210 quintals of tomatoes were delivered to the Mysuru APMC, with prices fluctuating between Rs 1,000 and Rs.1,200 per quintal.
Growers suggest that the implementation of the model code of conduct may lead to a decrease in festivities in towns and villages, which could lead to the nosediving of vegetable prices.
Farmers claim that during this drought period, vegetables serve as their sole means of earning.
“Lakes and tanks are dry, and without canal water, no crops can be cultivated this season. Vegetables remain our only source of income. It’s quite challenging to grow vegetables using borewell water amidst power cuts. Unfortunately, we are not receiving fair prices either,” said Sheshanna, a farmer from Saragur.
Farmers’ leaders highlight several factors influencing vegetable prices. Badagalapura Nagendra, president of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, attributes the decrease in prices to the influx of vegetables from adjacent states.
Demand for tender
coconut skyrockets
Amidst the agricultural turmoil, coconut farmers are fetching attractive prices for tender coconuts.
In Mysuru city, tender coconuts are being sold for Rs.35 to Rs.40, owing to the soaring temperature.
Mysuru APMC records indicate that on Monday, tomatoes were traded at Rs 10 per kg in the wholesale sector. Other vegetables like ivy gourd (Rs 8), lady’s finger (Rs 10), brinjal (Rs 14), beans (Rs 50), and onion (Rs 20) were also available at reduced prices compared to past summers.On Tuesday, 210 quintals of tomatoes were delivered to the Mysuru APMC, with prices fluctuating between Rs 1,000 and Rs.1,200 per quintal.
Growers suggest that the implementation of the model code of conduct may lead to a decrease in festivities in towns and villages, which could lead to the nosediving of vegetable prices.
Farmers claim that during this drought period, vegetables serve as their sole means of earning.
“Lakes and tanks are dry, and without canal water, no crops can be cultivated this season. Vegetables remain our only source of income. It’s quite challenging to grow vegetables using borewell water amidst power cuts. Unfortunately, we are not receiving fair prices either,” said Sheshanna, a farmer from Saragur.
Farmers’ leaders highlight several factors influencing vegetable prices. Badagalapura Nagendra, president of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, attributes the decrease in prices to the influx of vegetables from adjacent states.
Demand for tender
coconut skyrockets
Amidst the agricultural turmoil, coconut farmers are fetching attractive prices for tender coconuts.
In Mysuru city, tender coconuts are being sold for Rs.35 to Rs.40, owing to the soaring temperature.
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