Maharashtra Onion Farmers Face Devastating Losses Amid Plummeting Prices and Inadequate Government Support

Onion farmers in Maharashtra, India, are experiencing devastating losses as prices plummet far below production costs due to bumper harvests, weak demand, export disruptions, and unseasonal rains. They have expressed dissatisfaction with the central government's procurement price of Rs 12.35/kg, stating it is insufficient to cover their expenses.