Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Sadiya Potato Farmers Protest Market Failure
Farmers in Sadiya, Assam, are very upset because they are not getting a fair price for their potatoes.
They say it costs them Rs 60 per kg to grow potatoes, but they can only sell them for Rs 7 per kg.
This is making them lose a lot of money, and some have even taken loans to grow potatoes.
They think there is a big group controlling the prices and are asking the government to do something about it.
The farmers also say that potatoes from other states are being sold in Assam, which is making it even harder for them to sell their potatoes.
They protested by putting their potatoes on the road and stopping traffic for three hours.
They want the government to create a special market just for farmers in Tinsukia.
They say the government has promised to help farmers, but nothing has changed.
They are going to protest more if the government does not listen to them.
Over 100 potato farmers in Sadiya, Assam, protested on January 5, 2026, by dumping their produce on the road.
Farmers are facing heavy losses as the price of harvested potatoes has crashed to Rs 7 per kg, while seed potatoes cost Rs 60 per kg.
Protesters allege that markets are flooded with low-quality potatoes from other states, affecting local prices.
Farmers demand the establishment of a dedicated market in Tinsukia and government action against alleged price manipulation.
The protest caused a traffic jam for over three hours, and farmers warned of intensifying protests if their demands are not met.
- Who
- Potato farmers in Sadiya, Assam
- What
- Protest against market failure and low potato prices
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- Sadiya main road, 8 Mile Tiniali area
- Why
- To demand fair prices for their produce and the creation of a proper market system
- Location
- Sadiya, Assam
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Number of Farmers
- Over 100
- Potato Price (Harvested)
- Rs 7 per kg
- Potato Price (Seed)
- Rs 60 per kg
- Duration of Protest
- 3 hours
- Key Demand
- Establishment of a dedicated farmers' market in Tinsukia