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Centre's Assurance As Asia's Largest Onion Market Stays Shut For Second Day
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said procurement of onion crops at the 'historic' price of Rs 2,410 per quintal - a move in response to protests by farmers over the 40 per cent export duty on the staple vegetable - began at noon on Tuesday.
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Centre To Release Buffer Onion In Market Immediately, Keep Prices In Check
The government today announced it will release onion from its buffer stock in the targeted regions with immediate effect to ensure prices remain under check till the new crop arrives from October onwards.
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Agencies To Buy Red Onion As Prices Fall On Surplus Output
Prices of the crop have fallen to as low as 200 rupees ($2.44) per 100 kilograms prompting some farmers to dump the crop in fields in Maharashtra, the largest producer of redonionin the country, where rates have fallen sharply.
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Farmer Lights "Bonfire Of Onions" In Protest Against Crash In Prices
Distressed by the crash in prices of onions, a farmer in Nashik district of Maharashtra lit a bonfire of the crop in protest against the government's policies and to highlight the plight of growers.
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Angry Farmer Burns Onion Crop, Invites Eknath Shinde, Writes In Blood
Mr Dongre said he had written a letter with his blood to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inviting him to the onion burning ceremony so that he could see the condition of farmers himself.
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In Alleged Suicide Note, Farmer Seeks Guarantee On Crop Prices, Wishes PM
A 42-year-old farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district allegedly killed himself over not getting the MSP for onions and left behind a suicide note in which he purportedly extended birthday wishes to PM Modi.
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Maharashtra's Famed White Onion Gets Geographical Indication Tag
The famed white onion of Alibag in Maharashtra's Raigad district has earned itself a 'Geographical Indication', giving the crop a unique identity and wider markets, agriculture department officials said on Saturday.
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Champaran Curry: The New Entrant Into Kolkata's Street Food Scene (Recipe Inside)
Succulent meat chunks marinated and cooked in a pool of spices and herbs, this rich and robust mutton and chicken curry hailing from East India is a hit across seasons!
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Onion Prices Go Up As Crops Damaged By Rainfall, Consumers Worried
Onion prices have increased in Nashik as supply has been hit after rainfall damaged crops in several parts of the country.
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Karnataka Farmer Sells Onions Worth Rs 96 Lakh
A farmer has become a millionaire thanks to his bumper onion crop, which is being sold at the highest ever price in the recent past in the open market.
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Onion Prices Hit New High Amid Disrupted Arrivals
The arrival of onion has decreased significantly as farmers have stopped harvesting new crop after recent rainfall in the several parts of the country increased the moisture in soil, said trade sources. The onion supply from overseas was around 279.1 tonnes in Delhi on Tuesday, while total arrival including domestic supply was estimated to be ar...
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers Stand Guard Over Onion Crops After Theft Cases
After cases of theft of onions were reported recently, farmers in Madhya Pradesh have taken to guarding their crops by patrolling their fieldsnight and day. Onions, now the staple of political debates besides the kitchen due to its skyrocketing prices, are now selling for as high as Rs 120 in many parts of the country.
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Untimely Rains Hit Summer Crops, Delay Rural Economy Recovery
The heavy downpours also elevated prices of vegetables such as onions and tomatoes and lifted food inflation to 7.89% in October from a year earlier.
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Onion Price Hike: Here's Why Onions Are Getting Costlier
Onion Price Hike: Fall in kharif crop production, heavy rains, floods, supply shortage and distribution problems are some of the reasons for onions getting costlier.
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Maharashtra Farmer Gets Rs 216 For Onion Crop, Sends It To Chief Minister
A farmer from Nashik in Maharashtra has sent a money order of Rs 216 to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a mark of protest after he received the same amount for 545 kg of onions.
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Centre's Assurance As Asia's Largest Onion Market Stays Shut For Second Day
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said procurement of onion crops at the 'historic' price of Rs 2,410 per quintal - a move in response to protests by farmers over the 40 per cent export duty on the staple vegetable - began at noon on Tuesday.
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Centre To Release Buffer Onion In Market Immediately, Keep Prices In Check
The government today announced it will release onion from its buffer stock in the targeted regions with immediate effect to ensure prices remain under check till the new crop arrives from October onwards.
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Agencies To Buy Red Onion As Prices Fall On Surplus Output
Prices of the crop have fallen to as low as 200 rupees ($2.44) per 100 kilograms prompting some farmers to dump the crop in fields in Maharashtra, the largest producer of redonionin the country, where rates have fallen sharply.
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Farmer Lights "Bonfire Of Onions" In Protest Against Crash In Prices
Distressed by the crash in prices of onions, a farmer in Nashik district of Maharashtra lit a bonfire of the crop in protest against the government's policies and to highlight the plight of growers.
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Angry Farmer Burns Onion Crop, Invites Eknath Shinde, Writes In Blood
Mr Dongre said he had written a letter with his blood to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inviting him to the onion burning ceremony so that he could see the condition of farmers himself.
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In Alleged Suicide Note, Farmer Seeks Guarantee On Crop Prices, Wishes PM
A 42-year-old farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district allegedly killed himself over not getting the MSP for onions and left behind a suicide note in which he purportedly extended birthday wishes to PM Modi.
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Maharashtra's Famed White Onion Gets Geographical Indication Tag
The famed white onion of Alibag in Maharashtra's Raigad district has earned itself a 'Geographical Indication', giving the crop a unique identity and wider markets, agriculture department officials said on Saturday.
-
Champaran Curry: The New Entrant Into Kolkata's Street Food Scene (Recipe Inside)
Succulent meat chunks marinated and cooked in a pool of spices and herbs, this rich and robust mutton and chicken curry hailing from East India is a hit across seasons!
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Onion Prices Go Up As Crops Damaged By Rainfall, Consumers Worried
Onion prices have increased in Nashik as supply has been hit after rainfall damaged crops in several parts of the country.
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Karnataka Farmer Sells Onions Worth Rs 96 Lakh
A farmer has become a millionaire thanks to his bumper onion crop, which is being sold at the highest ever price in the recent past in the open market.
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Onion Prices Hit New High Amid Disrupted Arrivals
The arrival of onion has decreased significantly as farmers have stopped harvesting new crop after recent rainfall in the several parts of the country increased the moisture in soil, said trade sources. The onion supply from overseas was around 279.1 tonnes in Delhi on Tuesday, while total arrival including domestic supply was estimated to be ar...
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers Stand Guard Over Onion Crops After Theft Cases
After cases of theft of onions were reported recently, farmers in Madhya Pradesh have taken to guarding their crops by patrolling their fieldsnight and day. Onions, now the staple of political debates besides the kitchen due to its skyrocketing prices, are now selling for as high as Rs 120 in many parts of the country.
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Untimely Rains Hit Summer Crops, Delay Rural Economy Recovery
The heavy downpours also elevated prices of vegetables such as onions and tomatoes and lifted food inflation to 7.89% in October from a year earlier.
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Onion Price Hike: Here's Why Onions Are Getting Costlier
Onion Price Hike: Fall in kharif crop production, heavy rains, floods, supply shortage and distribution problems are some of the reasons for onions getting costlier.
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Maharashtra Farmer Gets Rs 216 For Onion Crop, Sends It To Chief Minister
A farmer from Nashik in Maharashtra has sent a money order of Rs 216 to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as a mark of protest after he received the same amount for 545 kg of onions.
