The market prices of tomatoes and cabbages in southern Nepal plummeted, and farmers in Nepal gave up picking them

Over nine villages have seen their unsold and unharvested tomatoes and cabbages become a burdensome surplus, valued at over 10 million rupees. Some produce has already begun to rot, with farmers expressing their struggles to local politicians, who they feel are disregarding their plight and only seeking votes. The issue is attributed to middlemen's pricing, which has led to an oversupply and subsequently low prices. The Prime Minister's Agricultural Modernization Project in Kapilavastu has recognized the problem and has taken steps to offer seed subsidies to address the challenges faced by farmers. The project leader remains optimistic, stating that prices are slowly improving as the market adjusts.