Tomato Crisis: Madhya Pradesh Farmers Demand Government Intervention

In Madhya Pradesh, a surplus of tomatoes in the market has caused wholesale prices to plummet to Rs 2 per kg, leaving farmers unable to cover costs. Farmers have urged government action, highlighting the need for minimum support prices and improved storage facilities.

A surplus of tomatoes in Madhya Pradesh's markets has drastically reduced wholesale prices to just Rs 2 per kilogram, leaving local farmers struggling to meet even basic harvest costs.

Farmers' organizations are calling on the state government to take immediate action, including establishing a minimum support price for vegetables to safeguard cultivators' interests.

The crisis highlights significant issues in the agricultural sector, including a lack of cold storage and processing facilities, exacerbating the impact of the bumper crop on the local economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)