Tag: tomato production

Tomato yields are poised to witness an upswing, with the central government projecting an increase from 2,23,000 MT in July to 5,44,000 MT in August across major producer states. This surge is expected to bring about a much-needed drop in tomato prices, providing relief to consumers. A senior official from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution told ET, "As production escalates, particularly in prime cultivation areas like Himachal Pradesh, we foresee a cooling of prices."Himachal Pradesh is a major supplier of tomatoes to the northern...