Onion auctions in Nashik APMCs continue to be at a standstill. Many farmers are reluctant to bring their produce to the auctions, citing unprofitable price conditions. Despite efforts by local leaders and the district administration to mediate and persuade the farmers, the impasse persists.At Pimpalgaon agricultural produce marketing committee (APMC) yard, farmers staged protests demanding that Nafed participate in the auction. Lasalgaon APMC saw the auctions resume under police protection, with farmers alleging that Nafed not involving itself in the process of auctioning was leading to lower prices...