Bharat GhandatNashik, Oct. 24 -- Tomato growers in Nashik district are facing another major financial crisis as prices have plunged to rock-bottom levels in the market. A 20-kg crate of tomatoes is fetching just Rs 80 to Rs 100, leaving farmers struggling to recover even the cost of harvesting and transporting their produce to market yards.
With prices falling below the cost of basic operations, several farmers have reportedly decided to leave tomatoes unharvested in their fields rather than incur further losses.
Tomato farmers are left with just Rs 25-Rs 45 per 20-kg crate after accounting for harvesting and transportation expenses. With market selling prices ranging between Rs 80 and Rs 100 per crate, farmers spend around Rs 20 on harve...