India: Farmers growing green peas are upset due to heavy rains in Shimla

"Rates are fixed based on the quality of the crop," said Lok Bahadur, a green pea grower from Mashobra village. It used to be Rs 90 to 95 per kg, but due to oversupply, the price has dropped this year. "Today, good quality peas cost around Rs 80 per kg. Peas are sold for Rs 50 to 70 per kg in some places. Bahadur explained the low pea quality by saying, The crops were ruined this time due to rain." Last time, the price began at Rs 100 per kg." Bahadur went on to say that this year's demand for peas is lower, so prices are lower. The yield is high this time, but the goods are damaged and there are fewer buyers. The goods from low and high areas have all come together, resulting in lower rates, according to Bahadur. "This time the crop was not of good quality due to the change in the climate," said Nirmit, another pea grower from Matiyana village. The situation is dire. We live in the mountains, where there is no access to water. So, if we sow 10kg of peas, we will only get one ...