Sharp fall in price hits plantain farmers hard in Wayanad
The Hindu
Arrivals from Karnataka, closure of markets seen as reasons for fall in price
A slump in the market price of the “nendran” variety of plantain during the Onam season has created a crisis for farmers in Wayanad district. The spot price of the first grade ‘nendran’ variety was ₹21 a kg on Thursday as against ₹38 a kg during the corresponding period last year. The large-scale arrival of the produce from Karnataka and closure of markets in various parts of the State following COVID-19 restrictions are the major reasons for fall in price of the produce, trading sources said.More Related News