After the lemons in Uttar Pradesh, Tomato costs in Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru, have crossed Rs 80 for every kilogram constraining individuals to track down choices for it.
In the latest update, fighting the lofty drop in tomato costs, the ranchers should have been visibly unloading the vegetable out and about. Nonetheless, presently, the ranchers who got the tomato yield are celebrating, while it is squeezing the center and unfortunate classes.
However the Horticultural Producers Cooperative Marketing and Processing Society of Limited (HOPCOMS) cost list showed the cost of tomato at Rs 75 on Tuesday, the costs in numerous vegetable shops and shopping centers of Bengaluru have crossed Rs 100 for every kilogram.
The tomato crop has been significantly impacted by the twister in the state as well as in adjoining states bringing about soaring costs. Alongside the tornado, the tempest downpours have additionally impacted the yield.
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Kolar locale in the state develops huge amounts of tomato contrasted with different areas. As of now, the tomato crop is filled in 16,328 hectares in the state. There is great harvest yield in June and August months. The state produces 9.50 lakh metric lots of tomato consistently, authorities on the matter agree.
In the Kolar market, last year, 15 kilograms of tomato were being sold for Rs 15. Presently it has gone up to Rs 80 and Rs 100. The discount cost in Shivamogga, Karwar, Hubballi, Dharwad is between Rs 50 and Rs 70, they said.
As of now, three to four trucks of tomatoes are showing up from Nasik to Bengaluru market. Individuals have exchanged over to tamarind to get a tart flavor for sambar and different dishes. Unending downpours have additionally impacted the greens and the costs have multiplied on the lookout.
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