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Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices

‘In potato-growing States such as U.P., and Bihar too, farmers are in distress as they get as little as ₹2 or ₹3 per kilo for potatoes. But consumers are paying through their nose,’ says farmer leader Ashok Dhawale

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The rising prices of tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, while affecting consumers, also highlight the distress faced by farmers who receive very low prices for their produce, impacting their livelihoods.

The Hindu Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:27 DEVELOPING
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