Kolanara: In Kolanara and surrounding markets, vegetable prices are skyrocketing, leaving consumers deeply worried. Traders claim that the rise in prices is due to a shortage in supply.
Local sources say that due to intermittent rainfall, a large portion of seasonal vegetable cultivation has been destroyed, leading to low production compared to market demand. As a result, vegetable prices have soared. Current market prices (per kilogram) are approximately:
Brinjal (Baigana): Rs60
Beans (Binasa):Rs120
Cauliflower (Phoolkobi): Rs80
Cabbage (Kalara): Rs60
Knol khol (Trikobi): Rs50
Cucumber (Kankada):Rs80
Ladyfinger (Bhendi): Rs40–Rs60
Snake gourd (Kunduri): Rs40–Rs60
Pointed gourd (Potala): Rs60
Ridge gourd (Jhudunga): Rs60
Bottle gourd (Boitalu): Rs30
Vendors are deciding the day’s selling price for each item in the early morning based on supply.
Farmers say that due to various issues in agriculture, many of them are now shifting away from vegetable cultivation.
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