Tobacco growers look for better prices with bright-grade boom
2 years, 1 month ago

Tobacco growers look for better prices with bright-grade boom

The Hindu  

Although cyclone Mandous wreaked havoc on the tobacco plantation in south coastal Andhra Pradesh during the early phase of rabi, the enterprising tobacco growers, undeterred, went for replantation in over 26,000 of the 53,000 hectares of the standing crop. ‘’The traders should take into account the Mandous effect on the crop and offer an average price of ₹200 per kg this year,” said a group of farmers gearing up to attend a crop auction under the Ongole I platform, commencing next week. ‘’However, the productivity was only between five to six quintals per acre this year as against about eight quintals per acre last year,” she told The Hindu after visiting some of the tobacco barns and examining the cured crop. The leaf fetched a record average price of ₹179.19 per kg to farmers during the auctions held in the state for the 120.98 million kg marketed last year. The market condition augured well for the farmers as bright-grade tobacco attracted traders in the price range of ₹220 to ₹230 per kg in the Mysuru region, now, after touching a peak of more than ₹260 per kg.

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Anti-Tobacco Forum criticises Centre’s waiver of penalty on excess and illegally cultivated tobacco
1 month, 1 week ago

Anti-Tobacco Forum criticises Centre’s waiver of penalty on excess and illegally cultivated tobacco

The Hindu  

The Anti-Tobacco Forum, Mysuru, has taken exception to the Centre’s recent decision to waive the penalty on excess and illegally cultivated tobacco in Karnataka. Referring to the notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, dated February 17, 2025, that stated that circumstances have arisen rendering it necessary in the public interest to relax the restrictions imposed by the …

Penalty on excess and unauthorised tobacco waived
1 month, 1 week ago

Penalty on excess and unauthorised tobacco waived

The Hindu  

The Union government has waived the penalty on tobacco cultivated in excess of the quota allocated to registered growers as well on unauthorised tobacco cultivated by unregistered tobacco growers in Karnataka. While BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya took to X and said that the Government of India had extended crucial support to Karnataka’s 70,000 flue-cured Virginia tobacco farmers affected by …

Cheer for consumers as vegetable prices fall in Visakhapatnam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cheer for consumers as vegetable prices fall in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu  

The prices of most of the vegetables have drastically come down in Visakhapatnam. However, some vegetables like ridge gourd at ₹50 per kg, ladies’ fingers at ₹42 and bitter gourd at ₹42 were available in lesser quantities. One kg of tomatoes was sold at around ₹70 per kg in rythu bazaars, while it was sold at ₹100 in private markets. …

Tobacco exports marked a record Rs12,005 crores in FY2024
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tobacco exports marked a record Rs12,005 crores in FY2024

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 1 : India's unmanufactured tobacco exports reached a record Rs12,005.89 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a staggering 87 per cent growth over the past five years. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, export volumes surged from 218.84 million kg in 2019-20 to 315.51 million kg in 2023-24, bolstered by effective government policies and the Tobacco Board's …

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco Seedling Costs Surge Amid Expanding Cultivation
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Tobacco Seedling Costs Surge Amid Expanding Cultivation

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The profitability of tobacco cultivation over the past two to three years has led to a sharp rise in seedling prices, with each bag now costing between Rs 3,000 and Rs 3,500—significantly higher than in earlier seasons. Farmers in Prakasam district, buoyed by consistent returns, are planning to expand cultivation beyond the areas approved by the Tobacco Board, despite …

215.35 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco produced in 2023-24 crop season in Andhra
5 months, 1 week ago

215.35 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco produced in 2023-24 crop season in Andhra

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: The 2023-24 crop season has been exceptional for Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco farmers, with production reaching a record high of 215.35 million kgs, announced Tobacco Board Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu. The auctions for the 2023-24 Andhra Pradesh FCV tobacco crop began on February 29 and concluded on October 14, with over 43,000 farmers earning Rs 6,313 crore. The average price …

Record Prices for Tobacco: Farmers Enjoy a Windfall in Andhra Pradesh
5 months, 1 week ago

Record Prices for Tobacco: Farmers Enjoy a Windfall in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh are enjoying a record-breaking season, with some farmers earning as much as Rs 360 per kg for premium-quality tobacco. The favourable market conditions have turned the 2023-24 season into one of the most profitable years in recent memory, attracting widespread attention from growers hoping to cash in.

Onion Prices Stay High At Rs 45 Per Kg Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages
7 months, 1 week ago

Onion Prices Stay High At Rs 45 Per Kg Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages

ABP News  

The cost of necessities in a vegetarian kitchen continues to increase, with onions seeing the most notable price jump. According to a report by The Economic Times, onion prices have surged past Rs 50 per kilogram in many metropolises, marking a 25 per cent increase since July. At Lasalgaon, Maharashtra, India's largest onion trading hub, the average price of onions …

Tomato prices soar to Rs 80/kg in parts of Telangana
9 months, 1 week ago

Tomato prices soar to Rs 80/kg in parts of Telangana

New Indian Express  

ADILABAD: The cost of tomatoes is skyrocketing. On Monday, market prices reached Rs 80 per kg, up from Rs 20 per kg in early June, marking a Rs 60 increase. In villages like Thosham, around 60%of farmers used to cultivate vegetable crops in all seasons, but this has significantly decreased due to labour shortage and other reasons. Meanwhile, cluster patches …

Vegetables, flowers and fruits get costly in Bengaluru ahead of Ugadi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vegetables, flowers and fruits get costly in Bengaluru ahead of Ugadi

The Hindu  

Markets in Bengaluru were bustling with customers during the weekend ahead of Ugadi on Tuesday. However, the festival spirit has been slightly dampened by the increase in the prices of vegetables, fruits, and flowers owing to the supply crunch caused by the drought and the heat conditions. The price of beans, which was ₹50 to ₹60 per kg in wholesale …

Tobacco Board authorises 100 million kg crop size for Karnataka during 2024-25
1 year ago

Tobacco Board authorises 100 million kg crop size for Karnataka during 2024-25

The Hindu  

The Tobacco Board has authorised a crop size of 100 million kg for Karnataka during the year 2024-25. G. Bulli Subba Rao, Regional Manager of Tobacco Board, Mysuru, said that the board has authorised tobacco cultivation on 1.70 hectares by registered tobacco growers at the rate of 1,806 kg per each simplex barn. While pointing out that the registration process …

Garlic price touches Rs 350 per kg
1 year, 1 month ago

Garlic price touches Rs 350 per kg

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the supply of garlic down by 50 per cent at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee yard in Yeshwanthpur, the rates for the spice have skyrocketed to Rs 350 a kg in the wholesale market, and Rs 400 in the retail market. Deepak J Shah, secretary of Bengaluru Wholesale Garlic Traders Association, said, “Bengaluru normally receives 3,000 bags of …

Bengaluru witnesses drop in tomato prices, bringing relief to consumers
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru witnesses drop in tomato prices, bringing relief to consumers

The Hindu  

Bengaluru: After a peak of over ₹180 per kilo of tomatoes, there has been a noticeable downward trend in Bengaluru over the last few days. Kiran Prasad, a vegetable vendor in BTM Layout, noted, “Just two days ago, tomatoes were priced at ₹65 per kg, but today they’ve decreased to ₹50 per kg, and it’s likely to continue dropping. During …

'Tomato Tombola' Turns Karnataka Farmers Crorepatis as Prices of Red Hot Crop at All-time High
1 year, 8 months ago

'Tomato Tombola' Turns Karnataka Farmers Crorepatis as Prices of Red Hot Crop at All-time High

News 18  

It’s not just farmers in Telangana and Maharashtra, but around 15 tomato growers in Karnataka have turned crorepatis after prices of the kitchen staple soared to an all-time high. The farmers who are striking it rich with this “little red gold” as they refer to the crop now have had earnings of Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore and …

Data | Retail price of tomatoes more than ₹100 a kilogramme in over 50 cities
1 year, 8 months ago

Data | Retail price of tomatoes more than ₹100 a kilogramme in over 50 cities

The Hindu  

The sudden and rapid fall in the quantity of tomatoes brought to various mandis across India in the last week of June created a demand-supply mismatch. Chart 3 | The chart shows the quantity of tomatoes that were brought to various mandis across India in the last four weeks of June 2023.. Despite the rapid increase in the retail prices …

Tomato prices breach ₹150 mark in Bengaluru
1 year, 8 months ago

Tomato prices breach ₹150 mark in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The prices of tomato, which has been spiralling up, has now breached the ₹150 per kg mark in retail shops in Bengaluru. In the Agricultural Produce Market Committee yard in Bengaluru, a box of tomatoes was being sold in the range of ₹1,200-1,500 on July 5, and experts do not expect the prices to come down soon. Chikkegowda, secretary, Bengaluru …

Andhra Pradesh govt sells tomatoes at Rs 50/kg to provide relief to people
1 year, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt sells tomatoes at Rs 50/kg to provide relief to people

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh government is selling tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg at 103 Rythu Bazars located across the state to provide relief to consumers. "In response to the soaring prices of tomatoes, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken proactive steps to make this essential vegetable accessible and affordable for its citizens," the state government said in a statement. …

Tomato prices soar across country due to dip in supply, cost ₹80-100 per kg
1 year, 9 months ago

Tomato prices soar across country due to dip in supply, cost ₹80-100 per kg

The Hindu  

Tomato prices have recently shot up in the markets across the country from ₹10-20 per kg to a price of ₹80-100 per kg. The price of tomatoes touched ₹100 per kg in a market in Bengaluru and traders said that due to heavy rain, the crops have been damaged. Meanwhile, a trader in Kanpur said that the prices of tomatoes …

Tobacco auctions fetch average price of Rs 197 per kg
2 years ago

Tobacco auctions fetch average price of Rs 197 per kg

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The tobacco auctions initiated by the Tobacco Board for the current season are moving on a positive note at all four platforms in Prakasam district. According to the Tobacco Board, under the first phase, the auctions are proceeding on four platforms — Podili in the Southern Light Soil region, Ongole-1, Kondepi, and Vellampalli in the Southern Black Soil region. …

Tobacco turns farmers’ favourite in south coastal Andhra Pradesh, thanks to buoyant market
2 years, 4 months ago

Tobacco turns farmers’ favourite in south coastal Andhra Pradesh, thanks to buoyant market

The Hindu  

Tobacco farmers in south coastal Andhra Pradesh are gearing up to grow the commercial crop enthusiastically with a lot of hopes during winter, thanks to the buoyant market condition. Thanks to the increase in the global demand for leaf, the farmers in neighbouring Karnataka, where tobacco is a kharif crop, got a high price of up to ₹250 per kg. …

Telangana Cabinet To Buy Paddy From Farmers At MSP After Centre's Refusal
2 years, 11 months ago

Telangana Cabinet To Buy Paddy From Farmers At MSP After Centre's Refusal

ABP News  

New Delhi: With the Centre refusing to buy paddy from Telangana farmers during the current Rabi season, the state government opt to purchase it on Tuesday, news agency IANS reported. After the Modi Govt failed the Telangana paddy farmers, Hon’ble CM KCR Garu has announced that the state Govt will buy entire paddy at MSP. He guaranteed farmers that the …

Lemon prices skyrocket to Rs 200 per kg in Gujarat's Rajkot due to a shortage in supplies
2 years, 11 months ago

Lemon prices skyrocket to Rs 200 per kg in Gujarat's Rajkot due to a shortage in supplies

Firstpost  

As the temperature increases, people prefer to include lemon in their diet as they are a rich source of Vitamin C and help in staying hydrated while promoting digestion Rajkot: Summers are here and the prices of lemons have already started surging in Rajkot due to a shortage in supplies and a rise in the demand for the citrus fruit. …

Tomato- The New Boss Of Vegetables! Netizens share hilarious memes after price hike
3 years, 4 months ago

Tomato- The New Boss Of Vegetables! Netizens share hilarious memes after price hike

India TV News  

Highlights Sharp rise in tomato prices was seen in major cities due to widespread moderate to heavy rainfalls This led to a discussion over the internet and soon hashtag #TomatoPrice trended on Twitter Just in case, you missed the same, here are some of the funny memes that followed India, the world's second largest tomato producer after China, produces around …

Veggie prices soar in Bengaluru following heavy rainfall
3 years, 4 months ago

Veggie prices soar in Bengaluru following heavy rainfall

India Today  

Following incessant rainfall in Bengaluru, vegetable prices have skyrocketed by up to 40 per cent as crops have been destroyed over the last two weeks, hitting supply. According to a report published in the Deccan Herald, tomato prices have gone up to Rs 100-110 per kg, which were being sold at Rs 80 in October. Karnataka is suffering major crop …

Delhi: Tomato, onion prises surge owing to high fuel rates, crop damages in Karnataka, Maharashtra
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Tomato, onion prises surge owing to high fuel rates, crop damages in Karnataka, Maharashtra

India Today  

The prices of vegetables like tomato and onion have increased in the city's wholesale and retail markets, owing to crop damages in Karnataka and Maharashtra due to heavy rainfall and high fuel rates, vegetable traders said on Tuesday. S P Gupta, chairman of Ghazipur Wholesale Vegetable and Fruit Market, said wholesale prices of staple vegetables such as onion and tomato …

Vegetable prices soar in Bengaluru owing to heavy rainfall
3 years, 5 months ago

Vegetable prices soar in Bengaluru owing to heavy rainfall

India Today  

The prices of vegetables like onion, tomato and carrot have registered a sharp spike in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following heavy downpours in the city and neighbouring districts. According to a report published in the Deccan Herald, onion and tomato prices that crashed recently, soared after rains destroyed the crops. Meanwhile, tomato prices have risen from Rs 20 to Rs 80 per …

Nominal increase in per barn quota disappoints tobacco growers
3 years, 7 months ago

Nominal increase in per barn quota disappoints tobacco growers

The Hindu  

A nominal increase of 2.5 to 3.5 quintals in the per barn quota offered by the Tobacco Board has left the farmers disappointed in the traditional growing areas in Prakasam and Nellore districts. The farmers coming under the Southern Light Soil and the Southern Black Soil regions have been pitching for a minimum of 40 to 45 quintals per barn …

Tobacco growers demand increase in quota
3 years, 7 months ago

Tobacco growers demand increase in quota

The Hindu  

Tobacco is back in favour among growers in the drought-prone areas in Prakasam and SPSR Nellore districts, as the growers realised a better average price during the truncated tobacco auctions this year. They got stable prices for bright grade varieties and significant increase in the prices of medium and low grade varieties compared to the previous year, though the auctions …

Rabi food grain output sees rise in Andhra Pradesh
4 years ago

Rabi food grain output sees rise in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has witnessed a rise of area of cultivation during rabi season to 59.06 lakh acres against the targeted 58.92 lakh acres. In terms of food,grain production, it was up to 90.10 lakh metric tonnes this season against 87.35 lakh metric tonnes last year, as per the third advance estimate. Under the influence of Nivar cyclonic storm, Kharif …

Tobacco growers in Prakasam hope to make turnaround as auction begins on March 15
4 years ago

Tobacco growers in Prakasam hope to make turnaround as auction begins on March 15

The Hindu  

Having suffered heavy loses owing to the cyclonic storm Nivar last year, the tobacco growers in the drought-prone pockets of Prakasam and Nellore districts have pinned high hopes on the auction of the crop, which is all set to begin on March 15. With the prices of the F1 and F2 tobacco varieties crossing the ₹260 per kg-mark in the …

Onion Costliest at Rs 100/kg in Bengaluru, Lowest at Rs 35/kg in Udaipur and Rampurhat
4 years, 4 months ago

Onion Costliest at Rs 100/kg in Bengaluru, Lowest at Rs 35/kg in Udaipur and Rampurhat

News 18  

Onion, a politically-sensitive commodity, remained costliest in the retail markets of Bengaluru at Rs 100 per kg on Monday despite Karnataka being the third-largest producer of the kitchen staple in the country, according to government data. A similar situation prevailed in Delhi, one of the major consuming markets, where retail prices were firm at Rs 65 per kg, in Kolkata …

State tobacco farmers seek concession on penalty levied on unauthorised crop
4 years, 8 months ago

State tobacco farmers seek concession on penalty levied on unauthorised crop

The Hindu  

Tobacco farmers in Karnataka, who pay a penalty for unauthorised or excess crop every year, are looking forward to a concession from the Centre this year in view of a similar gesture extended to their counterparts in Andhra Pradesh. While thousands in Karnataka grow the crop without licenses issued by the Tobacco Board, most licensed farmers also grow tobacco in …

Tobacco growers on edge as recession looms large
5 years ago

Tobacco growers on edge as recession looms large

The Hindu  

Tobacco farmers in Prakasam and Nellore districts are on edge, with trade remaining lacklustre a month after the commencement of e-auctions in the traditional crop growing areas. “We are clueless on how to break even this year as little over two quintals of the produce per acre had pre-matured, leading to piling up of low grade varieties of tobacco,” farmers …

Government creating 50,000 tonne of onion buffer to curb price rise
5 years, 9 months ago

Government creating 50,000 tonne of onion buffer to curb price rise

India TV News  

The Centre has started creating a buffer stock of 50,000 tonne of onion to check prices in the coming months in view of drought conditions in producing states, a senior food ministry official said Tuesday. Wholesale prices at Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia's largest wholesale market for onion, have shot up by over 29 per cent to Rs 11 per kg …

Govt creating 50,000 tonne of onion buffer to curb price rise; wholesale price jumps by over 29% to Rs 11/kg
5 years, 9 months ago

Govt creating 50,000 tonne of onion buffer to curb price rise; wholesale price jumps by over 29% to Rs 11/kg

Firstpost  

In the national capital, retail onion prices are ruling at Rs 20-25 per kg depending on the varieties, as per the trade data. New Delhi: The Centre has started creating a buffer stock of 50,000 tonne of onion to check prices in the coming months in view of drought conditions in producing states, a senior food ministry official said on …

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