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Modern Terminal Market Nasik
produce. Some times the prices of Onion falls to Rs 1 and 2 per Kg that is below
their cost of cultivation. This has led to State intervention and purchase at
minimum price in the past. The situation has improved in the past few years.
Mainly because of two reasons, viz. availability of increased storage capacity for
farmers and growing exports due to lifting of restrictions on exports by the
Central Government.
The impact of exports of onion, the single largest produce exported out of India
at nearly 7 lakh MT during 2003-2004, also contributes to price stabilization and
better prices for Onion. The improved situation in onion storage facilities in the
State, because of setting up of nearly 2.5 lakh MT additional capacity under
financial assistance scheme during the past three years, has led to lower post
harvest losses and reducing the distress sales by the farmers. This has also
contributed to price stability.
Price Fluctuations in Tomato
Tomato being a highly perishable produce unlike Onion, is subjected to frequent
and large price fluctuations. During period of peak harvest, the prices of Tomato
are ridiculously low at less than Rs 1 per Kg. This together with lack of adequate
handling, storage and limited shelf life extension options or value addition
opportunities the farmers has no choice but to dispose off at throwaway prices.
There is a need for better organization of Tomato trade with better post harvest
management practices and an efficient transportation and processing options.
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