Congress calls for MSP for tomato as costs plummet in Madhya Pradesh

Farmers are unable to get better even their manufacturing price, and a few have been compelled to cease irrigating the crop within the fields to avoid wasting on prices, he claimed, including that in some locations, farmers are feeding their crop to cattle.

The BJP authorities within the state ought to declare an MSP and open procurement facilities in each district, Patwari demanded.

He additionally sought a aid bundle for farmers who’re in hassle because of the fall in tomato costs.

Consultants blamed the value crash on the arrival of extra crop in wholesale markets, saying the cultivation of tomato is proving to be a loss-making proposition for farmers.