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A sudden climate change has led to an unexpected surge in tomato production in Chhattisgarh, India, with the fruit now ripening in two days instead of the usual seven. This has resulted in a significant increase in yield, but also in the production of lower quality fruits. The surge in production has outpaced demand, leading to substantial losses for producers. The lack of well-managed warehouses in the region is further exacerbating the problem. The Agriculture Minister has acknowledged the issue and promised to devise a solution soon.
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Tomato is one of the staple vegetables found all over the world. As much as the red fruit leaves those who consume it satisfied, it is not what tomato producers in the state of Chhattisgarh, India, have been eating. The abundance of tomatoes is due to the early ripening of the vegetable, triggered by the sudden change in climate. Tomatoes ripen in two days, which was supposed to happen in seven days at least. "This season has been very difficult for us as overproduction and reduced demand are leading to huge losses. If I exclude labor and transport costs, I cannot recoup my production cost," explains a local producer. . Production suddenly increased by more than 35%, along with second and third quality fruit. The absence of well-controlled warehouses or warehouses in the districts is also a ...
Source: Agrolink
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