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Tomato prices fluctuate in Seema amid changing demand
Tomato prices in Rayalaseema markets changed a lot on Friday.
Some markets had more tomatoes than others, and the prices went up or down depending on how many people wanted to buy them.
The weather has been bad, making some tomatoes have black spots, which makes them less valuable.
Farmers are told to sort their tomatoes by quality to get better prices.
The government is watching the market and telling farmers what's happening every day.
Tomato prices in Rayalaseema markets fluctuated due to changing demand and supply conditions.
A total of 12,215.08 metric tonnes of tomatoes arrived at major market yards.
Prices remained stable in some markets due to good-quality tomatoes, while others saw higher or lower prices based on demand.
Unseasonal weather caused black spots on tomatoes, affecting their quality and pricing.
Farmers are advised to grade tomatoes by quality to secure better prices.
- Who
- State agricultural marketing department director Ravi Pattan Shetty
- What
- Tomato prices fluctuated in Rayalaseema markets due to changing demand and supply conditions
- Where
- Rayalaseema markets in Andhra Pradesh, India
- When
- Friday
- Why
- Changing demand, supply conditions, and unseasonal weather affecting tomato quality
Farmers and Traders
Market Conditions
Tomato Quality and Pricing
Farmers and Traders
Farmers and traders are reluctant to offer higher prices for fair-quality and damaged tomatoes due to unseasonal weather conditions.
Market Conditions
Market conditions, including demand from other districts and states, push prices higher in some markets while softening in others due to abundant local production and increased supplies.
Key facts
- Total Tomato Arrivals
- 12,215.08 metric tonnes
- Grade-I Tomatoes
- 5,564.91 metric tonnes
- Grade-II Tomatoes
- 6,650.17 metric tonnes
- Highest Arrival Market
- Rapthadu private market (6,750 MT)
- Markets with No Arrivals
- Pattikonda and Peepully markets
- Unseasonal Weather Impact
- Black spots on tomatoes in some areas, affecting quality
Quotes
Ravi Pattan Shetty
Director of the state agricultural marketing department
“Tomato prices in Rayalaseema markets witnessed fluctuations on Friday in line with changing demand”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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