date:May 19, 2016
ons, he said. Some 16,000 quintals arrived at Lasalgaon on Tuesday with modal prices at Rs 725 per quintal. On Monday 18,905 quintals arrived at the market with modal prices touching Rs 700 per quintal.
Arrivals are expected to increase as the season progresses, he said, adding that this will result in lower prices. Patil pointed out that some farmers at present are keeping the onions in the open. This is alright as long as it is bright and sunny; once the rains begin, the farmers will be force