Based on data provided by the National Horticulture Board, vegetable prices on a consumer price index-weighted basis, are up 34% so far in July, after rising 18% in June.
Encouraged by govt's crop diversification push, Mansa farmers switched to growing capsicum, but excessive produce this yr has led to massive price drop — from Rs 25 last yr to Rs 2.
People consuming vegetables in plenty had 21% lower risk than those taking them in least amount, finds study. Fries, chips, & buttery mashed dish elevate chances of type 2 diabetes.
Study by Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee & other scholars from US, UK and Canada found that fresh produce vendors charge high mark-ups but fail to adopt competitive market practices.
Lemon prices are ranging between Rs 300 and Rs 350 per kg. While tomato is being sold at Rs 40-45 per kg; it used to be sold for Rs 30-35 per kg, vendors said.
Scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra have helped farmers in Rajasthan's Barmer district grow fruits and vegetables never grown here before, and earn up to five times more.
Traders say the spurt in prices is the result of several factors, including surging fuel prices, crop damage in heavy rains, as well as festive demand.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
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