Lemon farmers of Nellore and Tirupati districts are getting worried. The farmers are alleging that the increase in exports from other parts of the country is impacting their exports. The price of one bag of lemons has reached Rs 4,000-5,000 which has reduced drastically when compared to the previous year’s price which ranged between Rs 15,000-16,000 per bag.
Usually, two to three trucks of lemons have been exported from Podalakur lemon market (each truck carrying 20 tons of lemon). Nearly six trucks of lemon will be exported from the same market during the summer season every year, but this year there has been no pick-up of load for export from Podalakur market. “Arrivals from other parts of Delhi market have created an impact in lemon markets here. Even in April, the price has not increased. Now, we are looking forward to exporting the crop to southern states at a low price.”
[ Rs 100 = €1.10 ]
Source: newindianexpress.com