Onion Price Crash in Telangana: 8 Kg for ₹100, Tomato Rates Fall to ₹10/kg, Farmers in Deep Loss
Onion price crash in Telangana: 8 kg for ₹100, tomato prices drop to ₹10/kg. Farmers suffer heavy losses due to low demand and export issues.
In a shocking development, the onion price crash in Telangana and Telugu states has pushed rates down to just 8 kg for ₹100, while tomato prices have dropped to ₹10 per kg, leaving farmers in severe distress. The sudden fall in prices has triggered widespread concern among growers struggling to recover even basic costs.
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Onion Prices Fall Sharply, Farmers Hit Hard
The onion price crash in Telangana has taken a drastic turn:
- Earlier, onion prices had touched ₹100 per kg
- Now, prices have fallen to 8 kg for ₹100
- Farmers are unable to get even minimum support price
In Mahabubnagar, farmers reported:
- Onion rates dropped from ₹2000 per quintal to ₹800–₹1400
- Income is not sufficient to cover transportation costs
Many farmers are forced to leave produce on roadsides due to lack of buyers.
Why Are Onion Prices Falling?
The main reasons behind the onion price drop include:
- Export disruptions due to Gulf region tensions
- Increased local supply in markets
- Reduced demand in export markets
This imbalance has led to a sharp fall in prices, directly affecting farmers.
Tomato Prices Also Crash to ₹10/kg
The crisis is not limited to onions. The tomato price crash in Telangana has worsened the situation:
- Tomatoes are currently selling at ₹10 per kg
- Due to low demand, farmers are not earning profit
Disturbing Situation on Ground
- Tomatoes are being used as cattle feed
- Some farmers are dumping produce on roads
- Transport costs are higher than selling price
Impact on Farmers in Telugu States
The onion and tomato price crash in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has resulted in:
- Severe financial losses for farmers
- Growing frustration due to lack of government support
- Uncertainty about future crop prices
Farmers are demanding:
- Immediate government intervention
- Proper minimum support price (MSP)
- Measures to stabilize market rates
The ongoing onion price crash in Telangana with rates at 8 kg for ₹100 and tomato prices falling to ₹10/kg highlights a serious crisis in the agricultural sector. With farmers unable to recover costs, urgent action is needed to support them and stabilize the market.
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