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Haldi Ka Dam: Suddenly the price of turmeric decreased by Rs 4,000 per quintal within a month, the cost of production could not be met. What should farmers do now? Farmers in Maharashtra are upset due to low prices of crops.
In Maharashtra, the problem of farmers regarding the price of agricultural produce is not taking its name. The farmers here had not even recovered from the crisis of the lowest price of onion that till then the price of turmeric (Turmeric Price) The downward trend started. Thousands of farmers are troubled by this. Farmers say that during the Corona period, the price of turmeric, which was used to boost the immunity of the people, was getting good for some time, but now it has come down. A month ago, the price of turmeric was Rs 8,000 to 9000 per quintal, but now it has come down to Rs 4,500 to Rs 6000. In markets where there is more arrival like Hingoli and Basmat, the price has come down.
Farmers say that earlier turmeric was getting a good price, but now as soon as the Kharif season has started, the prices of turmeric have come down drastically. While the farmers of Nanded district are meeting their requirements by selling turmeric seeds for the Kharif season, the farmers of many places are very upset due to the falling prices. farmers (Farmers) The question has arisen in the mind of whether to cultivate it now or not. Till a month ago, turmeric was getting a higher price, but now suddenly the price has fallen so much. If the price keeps falling like this, how will the income of the farmers double? This is a big question.
who is responsible
The farmers of the district say that the color of turmeric has faded due to traders. A month ago, the price of turmeric was Rs 8,000 to 9000 per quintal, but since the last four days, the price of turmeric has come down from Rs 8,000 to Rs 4,500. It is being said from the traders that due to increase in the arrival of turmeric, such a situation has arisen. However, farmers say that traders are creating an environment of more arrivals in order to earn more profit.
Four thousand rupees fall in a month
Turmeric is widely grown in Nanded and Hingoli districts of Marathwada. Apart from this there is a main market in Vasmat of Hingoli district. Turmeric also comes from western Maharashtra including Marathwada. Within a month, the price has come down by Rs 4,000. It is not understood by the farmers as to why this happened. The production of turmeric is not enough that the price should be halved. Agricultural experts are appealing to farmers to focus on storage instead of selling turmeric. So that when the good price comes, you get the right money. On June 9, the minimum price of turmeric in Sangli was Rs 9000 per quintal.
What are the farmers saying?
The farmers growing turmeric have been demanding for a long time to form a turmeric board and bring it under the purview of MSP. For this demand, the farmers of Telangana are constantly raising questions in front of the government. So that the problem of turmeric producing farmers is solved, they get good price. Farmers say that the traders’ game is behind the price being so low. First, they will buy cheap by creating an atmosphere. When the farmers do not have the goods, they will sell them dearly. Farmers say that even at the rate of Rs 5000 per quintal, the cost will not be available.
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