Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices
Retail prices for essential vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes have spiked across India, leading to public concern. While the government cites seasonal factors, farmers' organizations argue that the price hike highlights systemic failures in agricultural policy.
Why it matters
Food inflation is a major political and economic issue in India, directly impacting household budgets and government approval ratings.
The prices of essential commodities, particularly of tomatoes, onions and potatoes, have increased across almost all States in the past one week, according to data from the Price Monitoring Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs. The price of tomatoes almost doubled in Delhi in this period, while the prices of potatoes and onions have also risen by about ₹3 to ₹5 per kilo in the same time.
The article emphasizes the farmers' perspective and frames the price rise as a potential government failure.
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