Sharp fall in price hits plantain farmers in Wayanad
The Hindu
The huge 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.
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 huge arrival of the produce from Karnataka and closure of markets in various parts of the State following restrictions are the major reasons for fall in price of the produce, trading sources said.More Related News
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