Tomato, onion, potato prices rise within a week, yet farmers say their produce fetches very low prices (opens original article in a new tab)

Essential vegetable prices rose sharply across India, while farmers complain of low prices and retail price increases are blamed on government policies and corporate interests.

• Tomato, onion, and potato prices rose significantly in most Indian states within a week, with tomatoes doubling in Delhi.
• Farmers report receiving low prices for their produce despite rising retail prices, blaming government policies and corporate traders.
• Government attributes price increases to seasonal factors and claims to be addressing supply issues.