Growers face difficulties as there are no buyers for tomatoes

Tomatoes, a staple food, can be bought at stalls with a fixed price Tomato growers in Mandalay Region face unsustainable sales situation”The wholesale price in the market is 300 kyats,” he said. No one to buy. Send what has been planted

Want to buy? I don’t know what to do because I don’t know how to buy it. Yields are not high this year.

“But the current situation is making our farmers uncomfortable.”Lin Tun said. The wholesale price of tomatoes was between 500 and 600 kyats per pound last year However, it has dropped to 300 kyats this year. The venue as if no one came to buy from the growers I want to go and sell to many, but I will buy. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the postIt is learned that they are watching.

“If this situation continues, there will be losses,” he said. FinallyIf it is not for sale, it should be stored on plants and used as cattle feed. It works even if there is no buyer “If we add transportation costs, it will not be convenient.”He added.

Tomatoes produce about 7,000 to 15,000 pounds per acre. December December January February is the busiest time of the year and the busiest time of the year

“It was convenient for resellers to come and buy at the theaters,” he said
Yes. Now there is no one to buy.

We do not sell a pound.For sale Now it is time to sell one pound. It is not left for a long time

The longer the days, the less comfortable it is. That’s why I don’t even know what to do now. ”

Said a tomato shop owner in Mandalay’s Thirimala Market. Eat something else like tomatoes

Beverages such as potatoes, onion, Demand for garlic is also declining significantlyAs a result, prices are falling.

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