India: Kinnow price drop raises worries for growers in Rajasthan

Kinnow prices have dropped sharply by around 30 per cent this season due to transportation issues amid a bumper crop, hitting growers' income in the state, officials said on Sunday. Kinnow, known for its distinct taste and quality and rich in Vitamin C, is facing export issues due to transport problems, an official said. Farmers and traders were already apprehensive due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and their woes increased after that the farmers' agitation started, the official said. Assistant Director of the Horticulture Department Priti Garg told PTI that due to the abundant and good availability of Vitamin C, there is good demand for kinnow in the country. "But this time there is a bumper crop of kinnow in the area, and the price is comparatively low," she said. According to department officials, prices are down due to transportation problems arising due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rajkumar Jain, president of the Kinnow Club, says, "Last season, the kinnow garden priced ...