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Maharashtra Onion Farmer Sells 25 Sacks for Re 1 as Crisis Deepens
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
After 25 sacks, he was handed just one rupee
A farmer from Paithan, Maharashtra, sold 25 sacks of onions and received only Re 1, a stark snapshot of the agrarian crisis. Oversupply and weak prices, along with quality concerns, are squeezing incomes and worsening debt. Traders blame the market imbalance, while experts urge policy changes to better manage demand, supply, and farmer livelihoods.
- A Paithan onion farmer received only Re 1 after selling 25 sacks
- Oversupply and poor market prices are crushing farmer incomes
- Quality issues are also cited by traders for low realizations
- Experts want policy steps to balance demand and supply
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