Dump onions

Nasik, Maharashtra

Nasik, Maharashtra

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May 2023

Farmers dumped tonnes of onions and tomatoes along highways near Nashik as wholesale prices collapsed and supply overwhelmed demand. Despite these vegetables being sold at only ₹2-3 per kilogram wholesale, retail prices remained much higher, highlighting the disparity. The farmers demanded government compensation and better procurement mechanisms.

"“Farmers Dump Tomatoes, Onions on Highways as Supply Overtakes Demand.” National Herald India, 22 May 2023. (Accessed 13 Nov. 2025) "