Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices
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Summary
‘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
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right