Agricultural prices in India skyrocketed

Source: vtv.vn Rising temperatures are making summers in India hot. Since June, the temperature in many areas has exceeded 40oC. Continuously rising temperatures, coupled with floods and inundation, have caused crop yields to decline. Prolonged heavy rains severely affected the road and bridge system, disrupting the transportation of agricultural products. People in many parts of India are having difficulty preserving fruits and vegetables. Falling output and transportation difficulties are the reasons for the soaring prices of vegetables such as spinach, cabbage and loofah. Prices of fruits and vegetables are likely to rise further in the near future in India. (Photo: ANI) The retail price of tomatoes, one of the most popular foods in Indian households, has increased from Rs 5 - 10/kg (from VND 1,500 - 3,000) to Rs 100 (about VND 29,000)/kg. "In the past, tomatoes were mainly grown locally, the output was large, the price was cheap. However, the prolonged heavy rain caused the ...