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Agriculture
Junnar Tomato Farmers Face Steep Price Drop, Seek Aid
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 12:31 AM
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Tomato farmers in Junnar have witnessed a dramatic fall in prices, with rates plummeting from ₹900 to ₹150 per crate, prompting calls for government intervention.
Farmers in the Junnar region are grappling with a severe decline in tomato prices. The commodity, which recently fetched rates as high as ₹900 per crate, has seen its value plummet to approximately ₹150 per crate.
This sharp drop in market rates has significantly impacted the livelihoods of the local farming community. The substantial reduction in earnings is attributed to the current market conditions, leaving farmers struggling to cover their costs and make a profit.
In response to the crisis, farmers are appealing to the government for support and intervention. They are seeking measures to stabilize prices and provide relief to those affected by the sudden market downturn.
This sharp drop in market rates has significantly impacted the livelihoods of the local farming community. The substantial reduction in earnings is attributed to the current market conditions, leaving farmers struggling to cover their costs and make a profit.
In response to the crisis, farmers are appealing to the government for support and intervention. They are seeking measures to stabilize prices and provide relief to those affected by the sudden market downturn.