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In March, the Union Agriculture Ministry released the data for onion production. (Representational) New Delhi: The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost income of a large section of farmers and comes ahead of the Lok…
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The government will also be offloading its onion stocks in various wholesale markets to reduce retail prices | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The story so far: In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, especially ahead of the upcoming festive season, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the…
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Document photograph of ladies packing onion at a godown in Pimpalgaon, Nashik | Photograph Credit score: EMMANUAL YOGINI Buyers in Nashik on August 21 stated they’ve determined to similar onion auctions indefinitely in the entire Agriculture Make Marketplace Committees (APMCs) in Maharashtra’s Nashik district to protest towards the Centre’s determination to impose a 40% responsibility…
A labourer shortlist onion at APMC wholesale Market in Ahmedabad. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The Centre, on Saturday, imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions. The Centre will also offload stocks of onions in various wholesale markets to reduce the retail prices. The national average prices of the essential vegetable had…
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