1 week ago
Tomato Prices Crash, Leaving Kurnool Farmers in Distress
Tomato farmers in and around Pattikonda are getting very little money for their crops.
Some reportedly receive only 50 paise for one kilogram of tomatoes.
Many farmers grew large amounts of tomatoes, but there were not enough buyers.
This caused too many tomatoes to reach the market at once.
Farmers also spent a lot on water, fertilisers, pesticides and workers.
Transporting the tomatoes to market can cost more than the money they earn from selling them.
Some farmers say leaving the tomatoes in the fields may be cheaper than harvesting them.
They want the government to buy tomatoes directly and help stop prices from falling further.
Tomato prices at the Pattikonda market reportedly fell to as little as 50 paise per kilogram.
Farmers from Devanakonda, Tuggali, Maddikera, Aspari and nearby areas brought large quantities to the market.
A sudden glut and too few buyers contributed to the steep price decline.
High cultivation and transport costs mean many farmers cannot recover their investment.
Farmers have urged the government to set a remunerative minimum price and arrange direct procurement.
- Who
- Tomato farmers from Devanakonda, Tuggali, Maddikera, Aspari and surrounding areas.
- What
- Tomato prices reportedly crashed to as low as 50 paise per kilogram, causing severe financial losses for growers.
- Where
- The Pattikonda tomato market in Kurnool district.
- When
- During the first week of the Pattikonda market’s operations.
- Why
- A sudden glut, inadequate buyers, high cultivation costs and expensive transportation reduced farmers’ returns.
Key facts
- Reported lowest price
- 50 paise per kilogram
- Market
- Pattikonda tomato market
- Affected area
- Kurnool district
- Main cause cited
- A sudden glut combined with an inadequate number of buyers
- Farmer burden
- Cultivation expenses included water, fertilisers, pesticides, labour and other inputs
- Additional cost
- Auto fares, loading, unloading and other transport expenses
- Farmers’ demand
- A remunerative minimum price and direct government procurement
Sources
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