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Heavy rain forces early shallot harvest in Tulungagung
Shallot farmers in Tulungagung, East Java, harvested their crops early after rainwater flooded their fields.
The fields had been underwater for several days, according to the farmers.
They brought the harvest forward to protect its quality from damage caused by the wet conditions.
Poorer quality could also affect the price farmers receive for their shallots.
Prices were reported at about 15,000 to 20,000 rupiah per kilogram.
No further steps or plans were specified.
Farmers in Tulungagung, East Java, harvested shallots early after rainwater inundated their fields.
They said the early harvest was intended to prevent a decline in crop quality and selling prices.
The fields had been flooded by rain for several days.
Shallots were selling for about Rp15,000 to Rp20,000 per kilogram.
- Who
- Shallot farmers in Tulungagung.
- What
- They harvested their shallots early after rainwater inundated their fields.
- When
- After several days of rain, in early November 2026.
- Where
- Junjung village, Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia.
- Why
- Farmers feared the flooding could reduce crop quality and affect selling prices.
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Rainwater inundated the shallot fields in Tulungagung.
Farmers harvested shallots early in fields in Junjung village.
- Location
- Junjung village, Tulungagung, East Java
- Crop
- Shallots
- Reason for early harvest
- Fields inundated by rainwater for several days
- Selling price
- Rp15,000 to Rp20,000 per kilogram