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India: Tomato turns dearer as rainfall damages crop

Low availability of good quality stocks pushed up tomato prices by Rs 100-200 a quintal on Sunday. Around 12-13 tonnes of different varieties of tomato have arrived at the Karnal vegetable market and were quoted between Rs 500-1,000 a quintal. Around 6,000 crates of varieties such as 592, Abhilash, Himsona, 525 and 524 were received in the markets of Karnal district.

Vikas Sachdeva, proprietor of Aashirwad traders, told Business Line, that inconsistent rainfall since Friday has damaged the tomato crop. It was a big loss for farmers as they might not be able to get a fair price for their produce. The quality of the crop is expected to be lower, he added.

Unlike other products, tomatoes are extremely perishable and a sudden change in temperature affects the crop quickly. The size of tomatoes is likely to be smaller and the quality lower after the rainfall, said Vikas.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com